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Alfonso XIII as a Child, Spanish Philippines
uncommonpre-1900

Alfonso XIII as a Child, Spanish Philippines

Philippines · 1890 · 2½ centavos

A brown stamp featuring a profile portrait of King Alfonso XIII of Spain as a child, facing left, within an oval frame. The text 'FILIPINAS' is at the top and '2 1/2 CENTAVOS' is at the bottom.

Issued in 1890, this stamp represents the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines, featuring the young King Alfonso XIII. It was released shortly before the Philippine Revolution and the end of Spanish rule in the archipelago.

Printing Method

Engraved

License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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