Italy 1863 15c Blue, Victor Emmanuel II

Name: Italy 1863 15c Blue, Victor Emmanuel II
Brand: Italy

Italy · 1863 · 15c

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of Victor Emmanuel II, the first King of a unified Italy. The design is simple and elegant, with the monarch's profile set against a solid background, framed by ornate scrollwork. The denomination '15' is at the bottom, with 'CENTESIMI' inscribed above it.

Issued just two years after the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861, this stamp was part of a series that helped establish a unified national identity and postal system, replacing the various stamps of the former Italian states.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

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

Catalog Numbers

scott21

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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

$10

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