Prince Nicholas I, Perforated 12½

Name: Prince Nicholas I, Perforated 12½
Brand: Montenegro

Montenegro · 1874 · 2 novcic

This is the first postage stamp issued by the Principality of Montenegro. The design features a right-facing portrait of Prince Nicholas I (Nikola I Petrović-Njegoš) within an oval frame, surrounded by Cyrillic inscriptions. The denomination '2 NOVČIĆA' is at the bottom.

Issued in 1874, this stamp marks Montenegro's entry into the Universal Postal Union and the establishment of its independent postal service, a key step in asserting its sovereignty.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits

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

$100

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.