common1900-1945

Greece 1913 Campaign Issue, King Constantine I

Name: Greece 1913 Campaign Issue, King Constantine I
Brand: Greece

Greece · 1913 · 25 Lepta

This stamp features a portrait of King Constantine I of Greece, framed by an ornate design. It was part of the 'Campaign Issue' of 1913, a definitive series released to commemorate Greece's military victories and territorial expansion during the Balkan Wars. The design emphasizes national pride and the role of the monarchy during this period of significant change.

Issued following the First and Second Balkan Wars (1912-1913), this series celebrated Greece's success in liberating territories like Macedonia, Epirus, and the Aegean Islands from Ottoman rule.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

royalty military portraits kings

Catalog Numbers

sg224

scott213

michel209

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

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.