Italy year 1879 stamp 10c / King Umberto CV 400e MH*
That’s a classic and historically important stamp! The 10 centesimi (c.) stamp from 1879 is part of the first definitive series issued by the Kingdom of Italy featuring King Umberto I (Re Umberto I).
This series is distinct because it was one of the first times a monarch was depicted facing forward rather than in profile.
👑 Stamp Details (Sassone/Scott/Unificato #38)
- Monarch: King Umberto I (Re Umberto I)
- Issue Date: August 15, 1879
- Design: King Umberto I’s effigy within an oval.
- Denomination: 10 centesimi (c.)
- Color: Typically described as carminio (carmine) or rosso (red).
