uncommon1900-1945

Spain - Alfonso XIII Surcharged for Republic

Name: Spain - Alfonso XIII Surcharged for Republic
Brand: Spain

Spain · 1931 · 10 Centimos

This stamp features a portrait of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, originally issued during his reign. It has been surcharged with 'REPUBLICA ESPAÑOLA' and a new denomination of 10 Centimos, indicating its provisional use by the Second Spanish Republic.

Issued in 1931, these surcharged stamps marked the establishment of the Second Spanish Republic following the abdication of King Alfonso XIII. They served as a temporary measure to adapt existing monarchist postage to the new republican government.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

monarchy republic political-change provisional-issue history

Catalog Numbers

scott462 (example)

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.3

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.