1875 Cuba Bisected 50 Centimos de Peseta Stamp
Cuba · 1875 · 50 céntimos de peseta
This stamp is the right half of a 50 céntimos de peseta stamp, featuring a profile portrait of King Alfonso XII of Spain. It was bisected diagonally for use as a 25 céntimos stamp.
Bisected stamps like this one were created due to a temporary shortage of lower denomination stamps in colonial Cuba. This particular example was used to send mail from Nuevitas to Havana, highlighting a specific philatelic necessity during the Spanish colonial era.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Spain, for the colony of Cuba · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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