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Moldavia-Wallachia Bull's Head, 27 Parale

Name: Moldavia-Wallachia Bull's Head, 27 Parale
Brand: Romania
Availability: InStock

Romania · 1858 · 27 Parale

This stamp features the head of an aurochs (bull), the coat of arms of the Principality of Moldavia. The design includes a five-pointed star between the horns, Cyrillic script for the inscription 'Porto Scrisorei' (Postage for a letter), and the denomination '27' Parale. It was hand-stamped on laid paper, making each example unique.

Issued in 1858, the 'Cap de Bour' or Bull's Head stamps were the first postage stamps of the Principality of Moldavia, a precursor to modern Romania. They are among the most iconic and sought-after classic stamps in European philately.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

animals heraldry bulls-head coat-of-arms first-issue

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$90,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$65,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$40,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$20,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$8,000

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