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1928 Olympic Games Commemorative

Name: 1928 Olympic Games Commemorative
Brand: Netherlands

Netherlands · 1928 · 10 Cents

The stamp features a dynamic, stylized illustration of a discus thrower, symbolizing the athletic spirit of the Olympic Games. The country name 'NEDERLAND' is at the top, and the denomination '10 CENTS' is at the bottom.

Issued to commemorate the IX Olympic Games held in Amsterdam in 1928, these stamps were part of a series that helped fund the event, marking a significant moment in Dutch and Olympic history.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

olympics sports athletics commemorative

Catalog Numbers

sgB16

scottB16

michel218

Image: Staatsbedrijf der Posterijen, Telegrafie en Telefonie (Nederland), Fokko Mees (1½, 2, 5 & 15 cent) & Ludwig Oswald Wenckebach (3, 7½, 10 & 30 cent) · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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