Prince Mihailo Obrenović III, First Serbian Postage Stamp

Name: Prince Mihailo Obrenović III, First Serbian Postage Stamp
Brand: Serbia

Serbia · 1866 · 1 para

This stamp, the first issued by the Principality of Serbia, features a left-facing portrait of Prince Mihailo Obrenović III. The design is simple, with the portrait framed by an oval and inscriptions indicating the country and denomination. It was printed on thin, yellowish paper and was imperforate.

Issued in 1866, this stamp marks Serbia's entry into the global postal system as a semi-independent principality within the Ottoman Empire. Prince Mihailo's reign was characterized by modernization and increasing autonomy from Ottoman rule.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state first-issue

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$850

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$400

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$150

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