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King Alfonso XIII, Philippines 1890

Philippines · 1890 · 2 4/8c de Peso

This stamp features a left-facing portrait of the young King Alfonso XIII of Spain. The design is enclosed in an ornate oval frame with the inscription 'FILIPINAS' at the top and the denomination '2 4/8 c. DE PESO' at the bottom.

Issued during the final years of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines, this stamp depicts the boy king Alfonso XIII, who reigned under the regency of his mother, Maria Christina of Austria.

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Catalog Numbers

sg121
scott100
michel50

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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