1901 Italian 5 Centesimi Green Postage Stamp (Coat of Arms)

This is a 1901 'Poste Italiane' 5 centesimi green postage stamp featuring the Coat of Arms of the House of Savoy. The stamp is printed on paper with a green ink color that appears slightly faded. It features a central shield with a white cross, topped by a crown, set within an oval frame. The text 'POSTE ITALIANE' is arched at the top, and the denomination '5 CENT.' is located at the bottom. The stamp is rectangular with perforated edges, which show typical wear, though the teeth appear largely intact. There is a prominent black postmark or cancellation stamp visible over the center of the image, consisting of several parallel lines and some illegible lettering, indicating it was used for postage. The stamp is mounted on a white album page with a black border frame. Its condition appears fair to good for its age, noting the clear cancellation mark and minor surface toning. The design reflects the Turn of the Century Italian philatelic style, produced during the reign of King Victor Emmanuel III.