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Belarus 1920 Francysk Skaryna 50 Kopecks

Name: Belarus 1920 Francysk Skaryna 50 Kopecks
Brand: Belarus

Belarus · 1920 · 50 Kopecks

A 50 kopeck stamp from the Belarusian People's Republic, issued in 1920, featuring a portrait of Francysk Skaryna, a renowned Belarusian humanist, physician, and the first printer in Eastern Europe. The design is simple, with the portrait centered and text in Belarusian.

Issued during the brief existence of the Belarusian People's Republic, this stamp commemorates Francysk Skaryna, a pivotal figure in Belarusian culture and history, symbolizing national identity during a period of political upheaval following World War I.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

historical-figures printers humanists portraits belarusian-history

Catalog Numbers

sg14

scott14

michel14

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$30

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

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.