Cyprus 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation
Cyprus · 1953 · 5 Mils
This stamp commemorates the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953. The design features a portrait of the young Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem, based on a photograph by Dorothy Wilding. The stamp is inscribed 'CYPRUS' and 'CORONATION 2nd JUNE 1953'.
Issued when Cyprus was a British Crown Colony, this stamp was part of a larger omnibus series released across the British Commonwealth to celebrate the Queen's accession to the throne.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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