common1945-1980

Australia Queen Elizabeth II Definitive

Name: Australia Queen Elizabeth II Definitive
Brand: Australia
Availability: InStock

Australia · 1959 · 5d

This definitive stamp features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, based on a photograph by Dorothy Wilding. The design is simple and elegant, with the denomination '5d' in the lower left and 'AUSTRALIA' at the bottom.

Issued as part of a long-running definitive series, this stamp was a common sight on everyday mail in Australia during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty queen-elizabeth-ii definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg321

scott326

michel291

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.