Netherlands 1872 King William III

Name: Netherlands 1872 King William III
Brand: Netherlands

Netherlands · 1872 · 50c

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King William III of the Netherlands. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the denomination '50 CENT' at the bottom and 'NEDERLAND' inscribed at the top. The stamp is part of the first series to use the country's name in Dutch.

Issued during the reign of King William III, this series replaced the earlier imperforate issues and marked a standardization in Dutch postage stamps, remaining in use for two decades.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state king-william-iii

Catalog Numbers

sg96

scott29

michel29

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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