Italian States, Modena 1852 Coat of Arms

Name: Italian States, Modena 1852 Coat of Arms
Brand: Italian States (Modena)

Italian States (Modena) · 1852 · 5c

This stamp features the Este coat of arms, the ruling family of the Duchy of Modena. The design is typographed on colored paper, with the denomination 'CENT. 5' at the bottom and 'POSTE ESTENSI' (Este Post) at the top. It is one of the first stamps issued by the Duchy of Modena.

Issued by the Duchy of Modena before the unification of Italy, this stamp represents a period of independent postal systems among the various Italian states. These issues were replaced by those of the Kingdom of Italy after 1860.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry pre-unification

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

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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