commonpre-1900

20 Centimes Laureated Napoleon III

Name: 20 Centimes Laureated Napoleon III
Brand: France
Availability: InStock

France · 1868 · 20 centimes

The stamp features a left-facing laureated bust of Emperor Napoleon III, with 'EMPIRE FRANÇAIS' at the top and 'POSTES' and denomination at the bottom.

Issued during the Second French Empire, this stamp is part of a definitive series depicting Emperor Napoleon III, widely used for domestic and international mail.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

heads-of-state portrait definitive royalty

Catalog Numbers

sg139

scott30

yvert30

michel30

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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