uncommonpre-1900

Serbia 1866 Prince Mihailo Obrenović 20 Para Definitive

Name: Serbia 1866 Prince Mihailo Obrenović 20 Para Definitive
Brand: Serbia

Serbia · 1866 · 20 Para

This 1866 definitive stamp from Serbia features a profile portrait of Prince Mihailo Obrenović III, facing left, within a circular frame. The denomination '20 PARA' is displayed at the bottom, with '20' in all four corners, and 'К. СРБСКА ПОШТА' (Royal Serbian Post) in Cyrillic above the portrait.

Issued as part of Serbia's first definitive stamp series, this stamp commemorates Prince Mihailo Obrenović III, who played a crucial role in securing Serbia's full autonomy from the Ottoman Empire during his reign. These stamps marked a significant step in Serbia's national identity and postal independence.

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Themes

portrait royalty historical-figures postage

Catalog Numbers

sg2

scott2

michel2

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

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