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King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Name: King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Brand: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia · 1957 · 4g

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the second monarch of Saudi Arabia. The design is simple and formal, focusing on the King's profile facing left, set against a solid dark green background. The denomination '4g' (4 Girsh) is indicated in the top right corner, with Arabic script for the country's name at the bottom.

Issued during the reign of King Saud (1953-1964), this stamp was part of a definitive series that replaced earlier issues featuring his father, King Abdulaziz. This period saw significant modernization and infrastructure development in the kingdom, funded by growing oil revenues.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg382

scott233

michel173

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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.