Romania 1911 Official Stamp, King Carol I

Romania · 1911 · 10 Bani

This is an official stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of King Carol I of Romania. The design is based on the definitive issue of 1909 but is overprinted with a black monogram 'T' within a circle, signifying its use for official government mail ('Timbrul Oficial'). The denomination is 10 Bani.

Issued during the reign of King Carol I, these overprinted stamps were used by government departments to handle official correspondence, a common practice in many countries during this period to control and account for state postage.