King Alfonso XIII, 15 centimos

Name: King Alfonso XIII, 15 centimos
Brand: Spain

Spain · 1901 · 15c

This stamp features a left-facing portrait of the young King Alfonso XIII, who was born king in 1886. The design is part of a definitive series issued in 1901, characterized by its simple yet elegant profile of the monarch within an ornate frame. The 15 centimos value was commonly used for domestic letter rates.

Issued during the early reign of Alfonso XIII, this stamp represents a period of political turbulence in Spain, including the aftermath of the Spanish-American War and growing internal unrest.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty portraits heads-of-state king-alfonso-xiii

Catalog Numbers

sg291

scott266

michel130

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

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.