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1873 Cuba Bisected Stamp, Havana
Cuba · 1873 · 25 céntimos de peseta
A bisected 25 céntimos de peseta stamp of Cuba, featuring the portrait of King Amadeo I of Spain, used as 12½ céntimos for local mail within Havana.
Bisected stamps were a common practice in times of stamp shortages or to create fractional denominations, reflecting the postal needs of the era in Spanish colonial Cuba.
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Image: Spain, for 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.
