common1900-1945

Iraq, King Faisal II, 10 Fils

Name: Iraq, King Faisal II, 10 Fils
Brand: Iraq

Iraq · 1942 · 10 Fils

This definitive stamp features a portrait of the young King Faisal II of Iraq. The design shows the boy king in profile, facing left, symbolizing the future of the Hashemite monarchy in the country. The denomination is indicated in both Arabic and English numerals.

Issued during World War II under the British Mandate, this stamp represents the reign of Faisal II, who ascended to the throne as a child in 1939 after his father's death. His reign ended tragically with the 1958 revolution that overthrew the monarchy.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state children

Catalog Numbers

sg121

scott112

michel114

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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.