Cyprus Queen Victoria 1 Piastre Rose
Cyprus · 1882 · 1 Piastre
This definitive stamp features the left-facing profile of Queen Victoria, a common design used across the British Empire. The stamp is printed in rose, with the country name 'CYPRUS' at the top and the denomination '1 PIASTRE' at the bottom.
Issued in 1882, this stamp was part of a series under British administration, which began in 1878. The use of Queen Victoria's portrait and British currency designs solidified Cyprus's status within the British Empire.
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