uncommon1900-1945

Chinese Imperial Post Coiling Dragon 2 Cents

Name: Chinese Imperial Post Coiling Dragon 2 Cents
Brand: China
Availability: InStock

China · 1910 · 2 Cents

A green stamp featuring a detailed coiling dragon design, with '中華郵政' (Chinese Post) and 'IMPERIAL CHINESE POST' text in English and Chinese characters.

This stamp was issued by the Imperial Chinese Post during the final years of the Qing Dynasty, shortly before the 1911 Revolution that established the Republic of China.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

imperial-china dragon definitive postal-history

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Honmingjun" title="User:Honmingjun">Honmingjun</a> · License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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