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Serbia 1866 Prince Michael III Obrenović
uncommonpre-1900

Serbia 1866 Prince Michael III Obrenović

Serbia · 1866 · 1 Para

This is the first postage stamp issued by the Principality of Serbia. The design features a left-facing portrait of Prince Michael III Obrenović, the ruling monarch at the time. The stamp is imperforate and printed on thin, yellowish paper.

Issued in 1866, this stamp marks Serbia's entry into the global postal system as an autonomous principality within the Ottoman Empire, signifying a major step towards full independence.

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Catalog Numbers

sg1
scott1
michel1

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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

$30
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.