Iraq, 1951, King Faisal II

Name: Iraq, 1951, King Faisal II
Brand: Iraq

Iraq · 1951 · 10 Fils

This definitive stamp features a portrait of the young King Faisal II of Iraq, facing left. The design is simple and elegant, focusing on the monarch's image, with the country's name in both Arabic and English script, and the denomination at the bottom.

Issued during the Hashemite monarchy, this stamp portrays King Faisal II, the last king of Iraq, who ascended to the throne as a child in 1939. His reign ended tragically with his assassination during the 14 July Revolution in 1958, which established the Republic of Iraq.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty portraits heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg161

scott128

michel153

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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

$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.