King Sigismund I the Old
Poland · 1937 · 25 gr
This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Sigismund I the Old (Zygmunt I Stary), who reigned as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1506 to 1548. The design is based on a medal by Giovanni Maria Padovano and showcases the monarch in profile, reflecting the Renaissance style of his era. The stamp is part of a larger historical series issued in the late 1930s.
Issued during the Second Polish Republic, this stamp was part of a series celebrating significant figures and moments in Polish history, aiming to foster national pride just a few years before the outbreak of World War II.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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