Prince Mihailo Obrenović III, First Serbian Postage Stamp
Serbia · 1866 · 1 Para
This stamp, the first issued by the Principality of Serbia, features a profile portrait of Prince Mihailo Obrenović III. The design is simple, with the portrait facing left, surrounded by an oval frame with inscriptions in Cyrillic script indicating the country and value. It was printed on thin, fragile paper and is 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
Catalog Numbers
Image: · License:
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
