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very rarepre-1900
1869 Cuba 20 Céntimos Bisect
Cuba · 1869 · 10 céntimos de escudo
A bisected 20 céntimos de escudo stamp of Cuba, featuring a portrait of Queen Isabella II, used as 10 céntimos and cancelled with a grill handstamp from Jibara.
This bisected stamp was used in 1870 due to a shortage of 10 céntimos stamps in Cuba, an authorized practice to maintain postal services during a period of scarcity.
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Image: Spain for colony of Cuba · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$10,680Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$6,408Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$3,560Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$1,780Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$712Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
