S464 – Spain 1948 Historical Figures — Ferdinand III the Saint, 25 céntimos, Edifil 1033, MNH

IDENTIFICATION
Country: Spain
Year: 1948
Issue: Historical Figures — Ferdinand III the Saint
Denomination: 25 céntimos
Edifil 2025: 1033
Condition: MNH

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Photogravure; coated paper; catalogue perforation 13; FNMT; print run 20,000,000.
Perforation cited from catalogue, not independently measured. Watermark: not verified.
Subject: Fernando III el Santo (Saint Ferdinand III of Castile).

CONDITION ASSESSMENT
Mint never hinged as confirmed by collector; clean reverse, good overall centring, complete but slightly irregular perforations.

HISTORICAL AND PHILATELIC NOTES
Issued 20 September 1948 as part of Historical Figures (Edifil 1033–1034). Ferdinand III united the crowns of Castile and León and was canonised in 1671.

VALUATION
Edifil 2025 (matching condition): €0.65
AllCollect Collection Value: €0.65
Collection Grade: 4/5
Investment Grade: 1/5
Collection Decision: KEEP — Historical Figures Reference Collection
Certification: Not required.

COLLECTION RECORD
S-ID: S464
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