rarepre-1900

Qing Coiled Dragon 1 Cent Stamp

Name: Qing Coiled Dragon 1 Cent Stamp
Brand: China

China · 1897 · 1 cent

The stamp features a coiled imperial dragon, facing forward, surrounded by stylized clouds or flames. The denomination '1 CENT' is printed at the bottom.

Issued during the late Qing Dynasty, this stamp is part of China's second definitive series, reflecting the imperial symbolism of the dragon. It was released during a period of significant political and social change in China.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

dragon mythology imperial definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg79

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$100

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$50

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$30

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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