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Moldavia Bull's Head 108 Parale Blue Stamp, 1858
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Moldavia Bull's Head 108 Parale Blue Stamp, 1858

Romania · 1858 · 108 parale

This iconic 108 parale stamp from Moldavia, issued in 1858, features the distinctive Bull's Head design, a national symbol. It was hand-stamped individually in blue ink onto blue on rose horizontally laid paper, making it one of Romania's most significant philatelic rarities.

Issued by the Principality of Moldavia shortly before its unification with Wallachia to form Romania, this stamp represents an early and crucial period in Romanian postal history, bearing the traditional Moldavian coat of arms.

Catalog Numbers

sg4
scott4
michel4

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500,000
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$750,000
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$300,000
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$100,000
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$40,000

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