common1945-1980

Turkey 100 Lira Definitive Stamp (1981 Series)

Name: Turkey 100 Lira Definitive Stamp (1981 Series)
Brand: Turkey
Availability: InStock

Turkey · 1980 · 100 L

This definitive stamp features an illustration of the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture designed by Mimar Sinan. The design highlights the mosque's grand dome and slender minarets against a stylized background. It was part of a long-running definitive series showcasing significant Turkish landmarks and culture.

Issued in the early 1980s, this stamp was part of a series used for everyday postage during a period of economic and political transition in Turkey following the 1980 military coup.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

definitive architecture mosque building

Catalog Numbers

sg2881

scott2168

michel2625

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.