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Moldavia 1858 27 Parale Bull's Head

Name: Moldavia 1858 27 Parale Bull's Head
Brand: Moldavia

Moldavia · 1858 · 27 parale

This stamp features the iconic Moldavian Bull's Head design, encircled by the Cyrillic inscription 'PORTO SCRISORI' (Postage Letter). A post horn containing the denomination '27' is depicted below the bull's head, with a star above it.

Issued in 1858, this stamp is part of Moldavia's first series of postage stamps, known as the 'Bull's Head' issues. These stamps are among the earliest and most historically significant stamps from the Romanian principalities, preceding the unification that formed modern Romania.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

bulls-head animals heraldry classic-stamps moldavia

Catalog Numbers

sg2

scott2

michel2

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$700

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