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Australia 1d Red King George V
common1900-1945

Australia 1d Red King George V

Australia · 1914 · 1d

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, the reigning British monarch at the time. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with a kangaroo at the top center and the denomination 'ONE PENNY' at the bottom.

Issued during the early years of King George V's reign, this stamp was a workhorse of the Australian postal system and saw extensive use throughout World War I.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg20
scott15

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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