common1900-1945

Floral Series - Victor Emmanuel III

Name: Floral Series - Victor Emmanuel III
Brand: Italy

Italy · 1901 · 20c Orange

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Victor Emmanuel III, the third King of a unified Italy. The portrait is framed by an ornate Art Nouveau floral design, a popular artistic style of the era. The denomination '20' is displayed in the upper corners, with 'CENTESIMI' below the portrait.

Issued shortly after Victor Emmanuel III ascended to the throne in 1900, this series, known as the 'Floreale' or Floral series, replaced the previous issues featuring his father, King Umberto I. It marked the beginning of a new reign and a new century for Italy.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty portraits heads-of-state floral art-nouveau

Catalog Numbers

sg60

scott69

michel60

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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