Romania Stamps
1939
Michel 581
"Birth Centenary of King Carol I"
Issued 10th Apr 1939. This stamp measures 42.5 x 26.5mm and was printed photogravure on watermarked 7 paper, perf K14¼:13¾. This stamp features King Carol I and Queen Elisabeth. Pauline Elisabeth Ottilie Luise of Wied (29th Dec 1843 to 2nd Mar 1916) was the Queen of Romania as the wife of King Carol I, she is also widely known by her literary name of Carmen Sylva.
King Carol I (20th Apr 1839 – 10th Oct 1914) was born Prince Karl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen and was the King of Romania from 1866 to 1914.
Mi 581
15 LEI
ultramarine
Front
15 LEI
ultramarine
Front
Mi 581
15 LEI
ultramarine
Reverse
15 LEI
ultramarine
Reverse
Valid until: 1st Nov 1940
Quantities: 200,000
VARIATIONS
Mi 581U
imperforate
imperforate
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(1)
Mi 581
Mint, Unused
Front
Mi 581
Mint, Unused
Front
(1)
Mi 581
Mint, Unused
Reverse
Mi 581
Mint, Unused
Reverse