Italian States, Sardinia, 20 Centesimi Blue, 4th Issue

Name: Italian States, Sardinia, 20 Centesimi Blue, 4th Issue
Brand: Italian States (Sardinia)

Italian States (Sardinia) · 1855 · 20c (Centesimi)

This stamp features an embossed profile of Victor Emmanuel II, King of Sardinia, facing right. The design is simple, with the denomination 'C.20' at the bottom and 'FRANCO BOLLO' (Postage Stamp) inscribed in the oval frame surrounding the portrait. The deep blue color is characteristic of this issue.

Issued by the Kingdom of Sardinia before the unification of Italy, this stamp was part of the fourth definitive series. These stamps circulated widely and were precursors to the first stamps of the unified Kingdom of Italy in 1861.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

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

Catalog Numbers

sg31

scott13

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

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.