Serbia Principality postage stamp year 1869 15p
The 10 para postage stamp from the Principality of Serbia, issued in 1869, is part of the first definitive series featuring Prince Milan IV Obrenović. This series marked a significant transition in Serbian philately, following the assassination of Prince Mihajlo III and the ascension of Milan IV as ruler.
Key Features
- Issue Date: October 28, 1869
- Denomination: 10 para
- Design: Portrait of Prince Milan IV Obrenović
- Printing: Letterpress, by the Belgrade State Printers (Državna štamparija)
- Perforation: Commonly 9½ or compound (9½:12)
- Paper: Several types and shades exist due to multiple printings over the following decade
- Usage: Standard domestic and some international mail, as Serbia signed new postal treaties in this period
Historical Context
- The 1869 issue was prompted by a new postal treaty with Austria-Hungary and the change in leadership after Prince Mihajlo’s death.
- The series included denominations of 1, 10, 15, 20, 25, 35, 40, and 50 para, each intended for different postal rates.
- The 10 para stamp was among the first printings, with an initial run of 99,000 stamps
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