common1900-1945

King Farouk I of Egypt

Name: King Farouk I of Egypt
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1937 · 5 Milliemes

The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt. The country name 'EGYPT' and 'POSTES' are at the top, with the denomination '5 MILLIEMES' at the bottom.

This stamp belongs to the first definitive series issued under King Farouk I, who ascended to the throne in 1936. It represents Egypt during a period of significant political change and growing nationalism prior to World War II.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive portrait

Catalog Numbers

sg260

scott224

michel222

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.