common1900-1945

King Faisal II, 10 Fils

Name: King Faisal II, 10 Fils
Brand: Iraq

Iraq · 1941 · 10 Fils

This definitive stamp features a portrait of the young King Faisal II of Iraq. The design is simple, focusing on the profile of the child king, framed by ornate patterns. The denomination '10 FILS' is prominently displayed at the bottom, with the country name in both Arabic and English script.

Issued in 1941, this stamp portrays King Faisal II, who ascended to the throne at the age of three in 1939 after his father's death. His reign, under a regency for most of his youth, ended tragically with his assassination during the 14 July Revolution of 1958, which overthrew the Hashemite monarchy.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state children

Catalog Numbers

sg119

scott104

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

$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.