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King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev
common1945-1980

King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev

Nepal · 1949 · 2 Paisa

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev of Nepal. The design is framed by ornate patterns, with the country's name in Devanagari script at the top and the denomination '2 Paisa' at the bottom. The stamp is printed in a distinct violet color.

Issued during the reign of King Tribhuvan, this stamp represents a period of significant political change in Nepal, culminating in the end of the Rana dynasty's autocratic rule and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg57
scott50
michel50

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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