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Montenegro Prince Nicholas I, 1896 Definitive Issue
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Montenegro Prince Nicholas I, 1896 Definitive Issue

Montenegro · 1896 · 2 Novcic

This definitive stamp features a right-facing portrait of Prince Nicholas I of Montenegro. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the country's name in Cyrillic script at the top and the denomination '2 NOVČIĆA 2' at the bottom. This issue was part of a series that marked a significant period in Montenegrin postal history.

Issued in 1896, this stamp was part of a new definitive series for the Principality of Montenegro under the long reign of Prince Nicholas I, who would later become King.

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Catalog Numbers

sg22
scott22
michel22

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
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.