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Romania 1872 Carol I 15 Bani Stamp
rarepre-1900

Romania 1872 Carol I 15 Bani Stamp

Romania · 1872 · 15 bani

This imperforate Romanian stamp from 1872 features a profile portrait of Domnitor Carol I, who reigned as monarch of Romania from 1866 to 1914. It is part of the first issue depicting the ruler of the Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen dynasty.

Carol I's reign marked a period of significant modernization and the establishment of Romania as an independent kingdom, transitioning from Ottoman suzerainty to a sovereign European state.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg169
scott106
michel106

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$500
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$200
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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