common1900-1945

King George V, 1 Piastre

Name: King George V, 1 Piastre
Brand: Cyprus

Cyprus · 1924 · 1 Piastre

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, the reigning British monarch at the time. The design is framed by an ornate border with the country name 'CYPRUS' at the top and the denomination 'ONE PIASTRE' at the bottom.

Issued under British colonial rule, this stamp is part of the King George V definitive series used across the British Empire. Cyprus was formally annexed as a Crown Colony in 1925, and these stamps reflect its status within the Empire.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty king-george-v definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg110

scott110

michel110

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.