commonpre-1900

King Carol I, 10 Bani Blue

Name: King Carol I, 10 Bani Blue
Brand: Romania

Romania · 1890 · 10 Bani

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Carol I of Romania, the country's first king. The design is framed by an ornate border with the denomination '10 BANI' at the bottom and 'POSTA ROMANA' inscribed at the top. This issue is part of a long-running series that saw various printings and perforations.

Issued during the Kingdom of Romania under King Carol I, this stamp represents a period of national consolidation and modernization following Romania's independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1877.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state king-carol-i

Catalog Numbers

sg278

scott105

michel78

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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