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King Carol I, Effigy in Profile
commonpre-1900

King Carol I, Effigy in Profile

Romania · 1893 · 1.50 L

This definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King Carol I of Romania. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the country's name 'ROMANIA' at the top and the denomination '1 LEU 50' at the bottom.

Issued during the reign of King Carol I, this stamp is part of a long-running definitive series that was in use at the turn of the 20th century, a period of modernization and consolidation for the Romanian kingdom.

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Catalog Numbers

sg315
scott120
michel100

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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.