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rare1945-1980
10r Mahatma Gandhi
India · 1948 · 10r
10 rupee Mahatma Gandhi mourning stamp — the most valuable modern Indian stamp.
Issued to mourn the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 1948. The 10-rupee value is highly sought after by collectors.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
sg308
scott203
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View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$1,500Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$900Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$500Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$250Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$100Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.