Serbia kingdom stamps year 1903 – 5 Din block MNH

King Alexander I definitive stamps (still used in 1903)

• Portrait of King Alexander I Obrenović
• Actually issued 1901–1903, but widely used in 1903
• Printed in Belgrade, typography, perforation ~11½
• Values: from 1 para to dinar values
• Example: 25 para ultramarine

👉 These are the “last regular stamps” of the Obrenović dynasty

🛡️ 2. 1903 overprints – Coat of arms issue

• Old Alexander stamps overprinted with Serbian coat of arms
• Issued immediately after the coup
• Purpose: replace monarchy symbol quickly
• Values: 5, 10, 15, 20 para, etc.

👉 Key transitional issue (very collectible)
👉 Different types of overprint = specialist field

⚔️ 3. 1903 commemorative / provisional issue

• Issued June 1903 (shortly after assassination)
• Overprint on already prepared stamps
• Often catalogued as Mi 66–67 range
• Some stamps:
  • Were prepared before the coup
  • Then modified → rare varieties exist

👉 One of the most historically significant Balkan stamp issues

📊 Why 1903 is important (collector insight)

• 🔥 Marks the end of Obrenović dynasty
• 🔄 Emergency postal changes → overprints & provisional issues
• 🎯 Many varieties (types, perforations, gum differences)
• 💰 Some rare items:
  • Unissued stamps (no overprint)
  • Double or shifted overprints
  • Early postmarks

🧾 Quick summary

• Country: Kingdom of Serbia
• Year: 1903 (transitional year)
• Main types:
  1. King Alexander definitives (continued use)
  2. Coat of arms overprints
  3. Provisional / commemorative issues
• Historical context: May Coup 1903 → new dynasty