New South Wales 1856 Laureated Queen Victoria 5 Pence Stamp

New South Wales (Australian State) · 1856 · 5 pence

This classic stamp from the British colony of New South Wales features a finely engraved profile portrait of Queen Victoria, known as the 'Laureated Head' design. The denomination 'FIVE PENCE' and 'NEW SOUTH WALES POSTAGE' are inscribed around the central vignette.

Issued during the mid-19th century, this stamp represents an important period of self-governance and postal development in the Australian colonies before the federation of Australia.