Romania. 1898. King Karl I – New Colors. 10 Bani. Rose. Mi114. Perf. L13½ × 13½. MLH. S108

Country: Romania
Year / Issue: 1893–1898, King Carol I Definitive Issue
Catalogue: MICHEL Mi114
Denomination: 10 Bani
Colour: Rose (rosa)
Design: King Carol I, bearded portrait facing left
Printing: Buchdruck — Typography / Letterpress
Paper: Smooth paper (glattes Papier) — examined under oblique light; no regular horizontal ribbing observed
Watermark: Wz. 2 — PR — physically observed
Perforation: L13½ — physically measured
Condition: MNH / Unmounted Mint
Gum: Original gum substantially/full preserved; no hinge trace observed; naturally aged surface texture consistent with old original gum
Centering: Good to very good for issue
Colour: Fresh, attractive rose-red; good saturation
Impression: Clear and detailed Buchdruck impression
Perforations: Generally complete and sound; minor irregularities consistent with issue
Reverse: Pencil notation; otherwise no major defect apparent
Faults: No tear, thin, crease or other significant structural fault detected from examination/images.