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uncommon1900-1945
El Cid 5 Céntimos Stamp, 1937
Spain · 1937 · 5 céntimos
The stamp features a portrait of El Cid, a legendary Castilian knight, facing left, with the denomination '5 CTS' below.
Issued by the Republican government during the Spanish Civil War, this stamp likely aimed to evoke national pride and historical continuity amidst the conflict.
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Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Amfeli" title="User:Amfeli">Amfeli</a> · License: CC BY 4.0
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.
