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Moldavia "Bull's Head" (Cap de Bour) 27 Parale

Name: Moldavia "Bull's Head" (Cap de Bour) 27 Parale
Brand: Romania

Romania · 1858 · 27 Parale

This stamp features the head of an aurochs (or bull), the coat of arms of the Principality of Moldavia, with a five-pointed star between its horns. The denomination and Cyrillic text are hand-stamped in a circular frame. It is one of the most iconic and sought-after classic stamps in European philately.

Issued by the Principality of Moldavia just before its union with Wallachia to form Romania, the "Cap de Bour" stamps were the first postage stamps issued in the region and are a symbol of national identity.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

animals heraldry bulls coats-of-arms first-issue

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$100,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$75,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$45,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$25,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$8,000

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

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