Cyprus 1953 Coronation Omnibus Issue, Queen Elizabeth II
Cyprus · 1953 · 2½p
This stamp features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, based on a photograph by Dorothy Wilding. It was part of the British Commonwealth's omnibus series celebrating her coronation on June 2, 1953. The design includes the royal cypher 'E II R' and a crown, framed by ornate scrollwork.
Issued when Cyprus was a British Crown Colony, this stamp reflects the island's connection to the British monarchy during a period of significant global change following World War II.
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Photogravure
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