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commonpre-1900
Ottoman Empire 20 Para Tughra Stamp
Ottoman Empire · 1863 · 20 para
A reddish-brown stamp featuring the tughra (calligraphic signature) of an Ottoman Sultan, with the denomination '20 para' and other Arabic script below.
Issued during the Ottoman Empire, this stamp represents an early period of Turkish philately, featuring the Sultan's tughra, a symbol of imperial authority.
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Image: Post of Ottoman Empire · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
