common1900-1945

Helvetia Head 5 Cts

Name: Helvetia Head 5 Cts
Brand: Switzerland

Switzerland · 1900 · 5 Cts

The stamp features a left-facing profile of Helvetia, the allegorical personification of Switzerland, with 'HELVETIA' inscribed above and the denomination '5 Cts' below.

This stamp is part of a long-running definitive series featuring Helvetia, which served as the primary postage for everyday mail in Switzerland for decades. Its usage on a postcard from 1906 highlights its role in early 20th-century communication.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory definitive national-personification

Catalog Numbers

sg141

scott99

michel88

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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

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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