Spain. 1876. King Alonso XII. 4 PESETAS BLUE. EDIFIL 181. Cancelled. S196

Spain. 1876. King Alonso XII. 4 PESETAS BLUE. EDIFIL 181. Cancelled. S196

SPAIN · 1876 · ALFONSO XII — 4 PESETAS LIGHT VIOLET

EDIFIL: 181 · Possible 181T (Telegraphic Punch)
Issue: 1 June 1876
Design: King Alfonso XII, portrait facing right
Colour: Light Violet (Violeta claro)
Printing: Engraved / Calcography
Watermark: Castle (Castillo), catalogue specification
Perforation: 14½, line perforated

Condition: Punched / Cancelled. No distinct ink cancellation visible.

Examination: Light violet impression, generally good centring and mostly intact perforations. A large, clean circular hole penetrates the portrait at eye level. Reverse shows minor age toning and scattered small marks. No other major structural damage apparent from photographs.

Specialist Note: Consistent with a punched telegraphic-use example (taladrado), commercially listed as EDIFIL 181T. Specific cancellation purpose not independently authenticated.

Valuation: Standard EDIFIL 181 Used Normal €80 (not applicable to punched specimens). Specialist 181T reference €14; observed asking prices approximately €2–6.

Estimated Retail: €3–6
Collection Value: €4

Collection Grade: 3/5 (punched category)
Investment Grade: 1/5
Content Potential: 4/5

Decision: KEEP — SPECIALIST REFERENCE
Commercial Status: NOT FOR SALE

Preserve as a reference specimen of nineteenth-century Spanish punch cancellations. No expert certificate.