uncommon1945-1980

China 1949 4-cent on 100-dollar Silver Overprint

Name: China 1949 4-cent on 100-dollar Silver Overprint
Brand: China
Availability: InStock

China · 1949 · 4¢ on 100 Silver $

A Chinese stamp from 1949 featuring a prominent red overprint of '4 CENTS' and Chinese characters on an earlier 100-dollar silver stamp. The original design is largely obscured by the overprint.

Issued during the tumultuous year of 1949, this overprint reflects the hyperinflation and political instability in China, where existing revenue stamps were repurposed for postal use with new denominations.

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overprint definitive revenue-stamp chinese-characters

Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain

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.