Cyprus 1881 Queen Victoria 1/2d Rose
Cyprus · 1881 · 1/2d (Half Penny)
This stamp features a left-facing profile of Queen Victoria, a design common across the British Empire during her reign. The denomination 'HALF PENNY' is inscribed at the bottom, with 'CYPRUS' in an arc at the top. The design is framed by an ornate, engine-turned pattern.
Issued under British administration, this stamp is part of the first series to use a design specific to Cyprus, replacing the overprinted stamps of Great Britain previously in use. It signifies the formal establishment of British postal services on the island.
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