Montenegro, Prince Nicholas I, 10 Novcica

Name: Montenegro, Prince Nicholas I, 10 Novcica
Brand: Montenegro

Montenegro · 1874 · 10 Novcica

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of Prince Nicholas I of Montenegro. The design is framed by an ornate oval, with the denomination '10 NOVČICA' inscribed below and Cyrillic text above. This was part of Montenegro's first series of postage stamps.

Issued in 1874, this stamp represents the establishment of Montenegro's independent postal service under the rule of Prince Nicholas I, who would later become the nation's first and only king.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg5

scott5

michel5

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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.