StampVault
Back to Catalog
Cyprus Queen Victoria 1 Piastre Rose
uncommonpre-1900

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.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg25
scott25

Image: · License:

View on Wikimedia Commons

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$40
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$5

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