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King Milan I Obrenović, First Definitive Issue
commonpre-1900

King Milan I Obrenović, First Definitive Issue

Serbia · 1882 · 5 para

This stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Milan I Obrenović, the first king of the newly established Kingdom of Serbia. The design is enclosed in an ornate oval frame with the denomination '5 ПАРА' at the bottom and the country name 'СРБИЈА' (SRBIJA) at the top. This was part of the first definitive series issued by the Kingdom.

Issued in 1882, this stamp marks the elevation of the Principality of Serbia to the Kingdom of Serbia, with Prince Milan IV Obrenović becoming King Milan I. This event solidified Serbia's full independence from the Ottoman Empire.

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Catalog Numbers

scott36
michel30

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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