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Saddam Hussein and Al-Shaheed Monument
common1980-2010

Saddam Hussein and Al-Shaheed Monument

Iraq · 1990 · 250 Iraqi dinar

This stamp features a portrait of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein in military uniform. In the background is the Al-Shaheed Monument (Martyr's Monument) in Baghdad, a memorial dedicated to the Iraqi soldiers who died in the Iran-Iraq War.

Issued in 1990, this stamp was part of the extensive personality cult surrounding Saddam Hussein, linking his leadership with national symbols and military sacrifice just before the Gulf War.

Catalog Numbers

sg1517
scott1198
michel1405

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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