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1870 Cuba Bisect, Havana Provisional
Cuba · 1870 · 5 céntimos de escudo
A bisected 10 céntimos de escudo stamp of Cuba, used as a 5 céntimos stamp within Havana in 1870, featuring the portrait of Queen Isabella II.
This bisected stamp represents a provisional postal measure, where a 10 céntimos stamp was cut in half and used as a 5 céntimos stamp due to a shortage of lower denomination stamps in Havana.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Spanish government for the colony of Cuba · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2,325Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1,395Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$775Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$387Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$155Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
