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Cyprus 1/2 pi Green, King George V

Cyprus · 1928 · 1/2 pi

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, the reigning British monarch at the time. The design is framed by an ornate border with the country name 'CYPRUS' at the top and the denomination 'HALF PIASTRE' at the bottom.

Issued as part of the 1928 definitive series for Cyprus, which was a British Crown Colony. This series replaced the previous King George V issues and was widely used for postage throughout the island.

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Catalog Numbers

sg124
scott124

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
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.