Serbia 1904 Death Mask of King Alexander I Obrenović

Name: Serbia 1904 Death Mask of King Alexander I Obrenović
Brand: Serbia

Serbia · 1904 · 5 para

This stamp features the death mask of King Alexander I Obrenović, who was assassinated in the May Coup of 1903. The design is stark and somber, printed in black, serving as a mourning issue. It is a definitive stamp that also marks a significant and violent transition in Serbian leadership.

Issued following the 1903 coup that ended the Obrenović dynasty and brought the Karađorđević dynasty to power under King Peter I. This stamp is a direct reflection of that pivotal and bloody event in Serbian history.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty death-mask mourning king-alexander-i-obrenovic

Catalog Numbers

sg111

scott83

michel75

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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