Cyprus 1928 British Rule 50th Anniversary, 3/4 Piastre

Name: Cyprus 1928 British Rule 50th Anniversary, 3/4 Piastre
Brand: Cyprus

Cyprus · 1928 · 3/4 Piastre

This stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of British rule in Cyprus. The design features a portrait of King George V in an oval frame, set against a map of the island of Cyprus. The denomination of 3/4 Piastre is inscribed at the bottom.

Issued in 1928, this stamp marks a half-century since the Cyprus Convention of 1878, when the Ottoman Empire assigned administration of the island to Great Britain. Cyprus officially became a Crown Colony in 1925.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty king-george-v anniversary colonial-history maps

Catalog Numbers

sg123

scott103

michel103

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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.