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King Carol I, 1893-1898 Definitive Issue
commonpre-1900

King Carol I, 1893-1898 Definitive Issue

Romania · 1893 · 15 Bani

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Carol I of Romania. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the country's name 'ROMANIA' at the top and the denomination '15 BANI' at the bottom. This series was in common use for several years at the end of the 19th century.

Issued during the reign of King Carol I, this stamp represents a period of stability and modernization for the Kingdom of Romania before the turn of the 20th century.

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Catalog Numbers

sg270
scott114
michel100

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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.