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Isabella II, 1862 Coat of Arms Issue
commonpre-1900

Isabella II, 1862 Coat of Arms Issue

Spain · 1862 · 1c

This stamp features the Spanish coat of arms, crowned and flanked by the Pillars of Hercules. It was part of a definitive series issued during the reign of Queen Isabella II. The design is simple, focusing on the national heraldic symbol, with the denomination '1c' at the bottom and 'ESPANA' at the top.

Issued in 1862 under Queen Isabella II, this stamp was used for printed matter rates. This period in Spanish history was marked by political instability that would eventually lead to Isabella's exile in the Glorious Revolution of 1868.

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Catalog Numbers

sg84
scott66
michel62

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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