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rarepre-1900
1c Ceres (Siege of Paris)
France · 1870 · 1c
1 centime Ceres stamp printed during the Siege of Paris in the Franco-Prussian War.
During the Siege of Paris (1870-71), the Republican Ceres design was hastily reintroduced to replace Napoleon III's portrait after his defeat at Sedan.
Printing Method
Engraved
Themes
Catalog Numbers
scott50
yvert50
Image: Wikimedia Commons · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2,325Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1,395Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$775Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$387Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$155Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
