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King Carol I in Profile, Unwatermarked
uncommonpre-1900

King Carol I in Profile, Unwatermarked

Romania · 1872 · 10 Bani

This definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King Carol I of Romania. The design is enclosed within an ornate oval frame, with the denomination '10 BANI' at the bottom and 'POSTA ROMANA' inscribed at the top. This issue is notable for being printed on unwatermarked paper with varying perforations.

Issued during the early reign of Carol I, this stamp represents a period of modernization and consolidation for the newly formed Principality of Romania. These definitive series were essential for standardizing the postal system across the nation.

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Catalog Numbers

sg151
scott50
michel36

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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

$60
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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