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commonpre-1900
Spain, Alfonso XIII, 15 Centimos de Peseta, 1898
Spain · 1898 · 15c de Peseta
This stamp features a left-facing portrait of the young King Alfonso XIII as a child. The design is enclosed within an ornate oval frame, with the denomination '15 CENTs DE PESETA' at the bottom and 'ESPAÑA' at the top.
Issued during the regency of his mother, Maria Christina of Austria, this stamp circulated during the Spanish-American War of 1898, a pivotal event that marked the end of the Spanish Empire.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
sg291
scott260
michel115
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$5Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$3Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$1Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.25Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
