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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