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Kingdom of Naples, 1/2 Tornese, Ferdinand II

Name: Kingdom of Naples, 1/2 Tornese, Ferdinand II
Brand: Kingdom of Naples

Kingdom of Naples · 1858 · 1/2 Tornese

This stamp, the first issued by the Kingdom of Naples, features the coat of arms of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. The design is simple, with the denomination 'TORNESE MEZZO' (Half Tornese) inscribed above the central arms and the value 'G. 1/2' below. The stamp is printed in a distinctive lake-rose color on wove paper.

Issued under King Ferdinand II, this stamp was part of the first and only series released by the Kingdom of Naples before its annexation into the unified Kingdom of Italy in 1861.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty coat-of-arms heraldry heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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