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uncommonpre-1900
Philippines 1896 2 Centavos Alfonso XIII
Philippines · 1896 · 2 Centavos
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, with 'FILIPINAS' inscribed above and '2 CENTAVOS' below.
Issued during the final years of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines, this stamp predates the Philippine Revolution and the Spanish-American War, which would soon end Spanish sovereignty over the islands.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
michel167
Image: Anonymous, post of Spain · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
