uncommonpre-1900

Napoleon III 10 Centimes Presidential Issue

Name: Napoleon III 10 Centimes Presidential Issue
Brand: France
Availability: InStock

France · 1852 · 10c

The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (later Napoleon III), encircled by 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE' at the top and the denomination '10 C. POSTES' at the bottom.

Issued during the Second Republic, this stamp depicts Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte before he declared himself Emperor, marking a significant period of political transition in France.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portrait definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg8

scott8

michel8

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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.