Naser al-Din Shah Qajar

Name: Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
Brand: Iran

Iran · 1876 · 1 Shahi

This stamp features a left-facing portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, the fourth Shah of Qajar Iran. The design is enclosed within an ornate circular frame with Persian inscriptions indicating the value and country. This issue is part of a series that updated the portrait of the long-reigning monarch.

Issued during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah, this stamp reflects a period of modernization and increased interaction with Europe, including the adoption of a Western-style postal system.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits qajar-dynasty

Catalog Numbers

sg53

scott30

michel30

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$45

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

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.