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Nepal 1959 Coronation of King Mahendra, Globe and Crown

Name: Nepal 1959 Coronation of King Mahendra, Globe and Crown
Brand: Nepal

Nepal · 1959 · 10p

This stamp commemorates the coronation of King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev. The design features a prominent globe of the world, with the nation of Nepal highlighted, surmounted by the traditional Nepalese crown. The denomination '10p' (paisa) is shown in the lower right corner.

Issued in 1959, this stamp marks the formal coronation of King Mahendra, which took place in 1956, a year after he ascended the throne following the death of his father, King Tribhuvan.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

globes maps royalty crowns coronations

Catalog Numbers

sg120

scott119

michel119

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

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.