Sardinia 4th Issue, Victor Emmanuel II, 20 Centesimi Blue

Name: Sardinia 4th Issue, Victor Emmanuel II, 20 Centesimi Blue
Brand: Sardinia

Sardinia · 1858 · 20 Centesimi

This stamp features a profile portrait of Victor Emmanuel II, the last King of Sardinia and the first King of a unified Italy. The design is embossed on colored paper, a characteristic of this series, with the denomination 'C.20' below the portrait. The inscription 'FRANCO BOLLO POSTALE' frames the central vignette.

Issued by the Kingdom of Sardinia, this definitive stamp was part of the 4th issue, which saw use across the expanding territories during the Italian unification (Risorgimento). These stamps were eventually superseded by the first issues of the Kingdom of Italy in 1862.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

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

Catalog Numbers

sg34

scott14

michel14

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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.