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20 Centesimi Victor Emmanuel II Stamp
commonpre-1900

20 Centesimi Victor Emmanuel II Stamp

Italy · 1871 · 20 centesimi

The stamp features a profile portrait of King Victor Emmanuel II facing left, within an oval frame. The country name 'ITALIANO' and denomination 'CENT. 20' are inscribed below the portrait.

This stamp was issued during the early years of the unified Kingdom of Italy under King Victor Emmanuel II, who became the first King of Italy in 1861. It represents the consolidation of postal services across the newly formed nation.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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