common1945-1980

King Faisal and the Great Mosque of Mecca

Name: King Faisal and the Great Mosque of Mecca
Brand: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia · 1970 · 10p

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the ruler of Saudi Arabia from 1964 to 1975. To his right is a depiction of the Kaaba within the Masjid al-Haram (Great Mosque) in Mecca, the holiest site in Islam.

Issued during a period of significant modernization and oil-driven economic growth in Saudi Arabia under King Faisal's leadership, this stamp highlights both the country's monarchy and its central role in the Islamic world.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty architecture religion islam

Catalog Numbers

scott523

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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.

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