uncommonpre-1900

King Victor Emmanuel II, 4th Sardinian Issue, Imperforate

Name: King Victor Emmanuel II, 4th Sardinian Issue, Imperforate
Brand: Italy

Italy · 1861 · 10c

This stamp features a right-facing embossed profile of King Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy. The design is based on the 4th definitive issue of the Kingdom of Sardinia, which was extended for use throughout the new Kingdom of Italy. The denomination 'CENT. 10' is inscribed below the portrait, framed by an ornate border.

Issued in 1861, this was one of the first stamps of the newly proclaimed Kingdom of Italy. It represents the unification of the Italian peninsula (the Risorgimento) under King Victor Emmanuel II.

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Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

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

$110

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40

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.