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King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah
common1945-1980

King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah

Nepal · 1954 · 6 Paisa

This stamp features a portrait of King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev, the reigning monarch of Nepal at the time. The design is simple, focusing on the King's profile facing left, set against a solid background, with the country name and denomination inscribed in Devanagari script.

Issued in 1954, this stamp was part of a definitive series during the reign of King Tribhuvan, who is credited with ending the Rana dynasty's autocratic rule and establishing democracy in Nepal.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg78
scott78

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
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.