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uncommon1900-1945
Laying out of Atahualpa, Peru 1935
Peru · 1935 · 50 Centavos
The stamp depicts a historical scene of the body of Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor, being laid out after his execution, based on a painting by Montero.
This stamp commemorates Atahualpa, the last sovereign emperor of the Inca Empire, who was executed by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533, a pivotal event in Peruvian history.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Post of Peru · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
