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Spain, Alfonso XIII, 15c de Peseta, 1898
commonpre-1900

Spain, Alfonso XIII, 15c de Peseta, 1898

Spain · 1898 · 15c de Peseta

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of the boy king, Alfonso XIII, at the age of 12. The design, commonly known as the 'Cadet' type, shows the young monarch in a military-style uniform. The denomination '15 CENTs DE PESETA' is inscribed at the bottom, with 'ESPAÑA' at the top.

Issued during the regency of his mother, Maria Christina of Austria, this stamp circulated during the pivotal year of the Spanish-American War, which resulted in Spain losing its last major overseas colonies.

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Catalog Numbers

sg291
scott260
michel119

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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