common1900-1945

Iraq King Faisal I, 1/2 Anna on 10 Paras

Name: Iraq King Faisal I, 1/2 Anna on 10 Paras
Brand: Iraq

Iraq · 1923 · 1/2 Anna

This stamp features a portrait of King Faisal I, the first king of modern Iraq. It is an overprint on an earlier Ottoman Empire stamp, with the new denomination '1/2 Anna' and 'IRAQ IN BRITISH OCCUPATION' printed over the original design. The overprint signifies the political transition of the territory after World War I.

Issued during the British Mandate of Mesopotamia, this stamp marks the establishment of the Kingdom of Iraq under King Faisal I in 1921, following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state overprint

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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

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