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Cyprus 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation
common1945-1980

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

Catalog Numbers

sg173
scott173
michel173

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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