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1898 Puerto Príncipe Provisional 5 Centavos
Cuba · 1898 · 5 centavos
A 5 centavos stamp featuring the Spanish coat of arms, overprinted 'PUERTO PRINCIPE' and '1898' for provisional use in Cuba.
Issued by the United States military administration for use in Puerto Príncipe, Cuba, following the Spanish-American War, these provisional stamps were created by overprinting existing Spanish colonial stamps.
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Image: U.S. government, printed for occupied Cuba, 1898 · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2,325Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1,395Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$775Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$387Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$155Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
