Spain. 1870. Allegory of Spain. Definitives Issue. 100 Milésimas de Escudo Reddish Brown. EDIFIL 108. Cancelled. S172

SPAIN — 1870 — Allegory of Spain — 100 Milésimas de Escudo Reddish Brown

• EDIFIL: 108
• Issue Date: 1 June 1870
• Period: Provisional Government / Regency of General Serrano
• Design: Allegorical female representation of Spain, facing forward
• Denomination: 100 Milésimas de Escudo
• Colour: Reddish Brown (Castaño rojizo)
• Printing: Typography
• Paper: White, moderately age-toned
• Watermark: None
• Perforation: 14 comb (Dentado 14 de peine)
• Condition: Used
• Cancellation: Very heavy black horizontal barred cancellation, exact subtype unidentified
• Centring: Fine–Very Fine
• Perforation Condition: Generally complete, minor irregularities
• Reverse: Moderate yellow-brown staining, old hinge trace and cancellation show-through
• Visible Faults: Significant toning and intrusive cancellation; no confirmed structural damage
• Overall Grade: Fair Used
• EDIFIL Catalogue Value: €6 Normal Used / €12 Lujo Used
• Estimated Retail Value: €1–3
• AllCollect Valuation: €2
• Collection Grade: 2/5
• Investment Grade: 1/5
• Content Potential: 3/5 — Barred cancellations and Spanish allegorical issues
• Decision: KEEP / UPGRADE
• Upgrade Priority: Medium
• Printed Examination Card: Not required