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Romania, 1862 Prince Cuza, 3 Parale
uncommonpre-1900

Romania, 1862 Prince Cuza, 3 Parale

Romania · 1862 · 3 Parale

This stamp features a right-facing profile of Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza, the first ruler of the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia. The design includes the denomination '3 PARALE' at the top and 'FRANCO SCRISOREI' (Postage Letter) at the bottom, framed by decorative elements. This issue is notable for its simple yet classic design, printed on handmade paper.

Issued in 1862, this stamp is part of the second series of Romanian postage stamps, following the famous 'Bull's Head' issues of Moldavia. It represents a key step in the unification and modernization of the Romanian postal system under Prince Cuza's rule.

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Catalog Numbers

sg3
scott3
michel3

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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