French Morocco 1891 1 Franc Surcharged 1 Peseta
French Morocco · 1891 · 1 Peseta
The stamp features the allegorical figure of Ceres, facing left, with 'POSTES' and 'FRANCE' inscriptions. It is surcharged diagonally with '1 Pta' (1 Peseta) over the original '1 FRANC' denomination.
This stamp was issued by the French postal agency in Morocco, reflecting the colonial administration and the need to adapt French postal rates to the local currency, the Spanish Peseta, which was prevalent in parts of Morocco at the time.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Jules Auguste Sage (1840—1910), designer · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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