common1900-1945

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad

Name: Sultan Mehmed V Reshad
Brand: Turkey

Turkey · 1914 · 20 Para

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Sultan Mehmed V Reşad, the 35th and penultimate Ottoman Sultan. The design is framed by an ornate border typical of the era, with the denomination and country name inscribed in Ottoman Turkish script. This series was issued during a period of significant political turmoil for the Ottoman Empire.

Issued in 1914, this stamp was released just as the Ottoman Empire entered World War I on the side of the Central Powers. Sultan Mehmed V's reign was largely ceremonial, with real power held by the Committee of Union and Progress (the "Young Turks").

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty sultans portraits heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg349

scott263

michel259

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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