Principality of Samos Coat of Arms
Principality of Samos · 1878 · 10 Lepta
This 1878 stamp from the Principality of Samos features its coat of arms, depicting a shield with a cross and a crown, flanked by two figures. 'ΣΑΜΟΣ' is at the top and '10 ΛΕΠΤΑ' at the bottom.
Issued by the autonomous Principality of Samos under Ottoman suzerainty, this stamp reflects the island's unique political status before its union with Greece in 1912.
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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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