commonpre-1900

Italy 1863 15 Centesimi Blue, King Victor Emmanuel II

Name: Italy 1863 15 Centesimi Blue, King Victor Emmanuel II
Brand: Italy

Italy · 1863 · 15 Centesimi

This definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy. The design is simple and elegant, with the denomination 'CENT. 15' at the bottom and 'FRANCO BOLLO POSTALE ITALIANO' inscribed around the oval frame. The stamp is printed in a distinct shade of blue.

Issued shortly after the unification of Italy (the Risorgimento), this stamp was part of a series that helped establish a national identity and standardized postal system across the newly formed kingdom.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state kings victor-emmanuel-ii

Catalog Numbers

sg31

scott24

michel19

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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.