uncommon1900-1945

King Farouk I of Egypt, 50 Milliemes

Name: King Farouk I of Egypt, 50 Milliemes
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1937 · 50 Milliemes

The stamp features a profile portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt, facing left, within an ornate frame. The denomination '50 MILLIEMES' is at the bottom, with 'EGYPT' in English and Arabic text above.

This stamp is part of a definitive series issued during the reign of King Farouk I, the last King of Egypt before the 1952 revolution. It represents the monarchy's presence on postal issues during a period of significant political change in Egypt.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott229

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