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Romania 1881 King Carol I
commonpre-1900

Romania 1881 King Carol I

Romania · 1881 · 15 Bani

This stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King Carol I of Romania. The design is enclosed within an ornate oval frame, with the denomination '15 BANI' at the bottom and 'POSTA ROMANA' inscribed at the top. This issue is part of a definitive series that was widely used for postal services within the newly established kingdom.

Issued in 1881, this stamp marks the year Romania was proclaimed a kingdom and Prince Carol I of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen became its first king. The stamp symbolizes the nation's new status and sovereignty.

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Catalog Numbers

sg225
scott69
michel51

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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.