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Great Britain Machin Definitive 4p Greenish Blue

Name: Great Britain Machin Definitive 4p Greenish Blue
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1980 · 4p

This stamp features the iconic Machin definitive design, depicting a sculpted profile of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. The 4 pence denomination is printed in a greenish-blue color, characteristic of the decimal Machin series.

The Machin series, introduced in 1967, is one of the most enduring and widely recognized definitive stamp series in the world, featuring the same iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II across numerous denominations and colors for decades.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

definitive portrait royalty queen-elizabeth-ii

Catalog Numbers

sgX945

scott894

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.25

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.05

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.01

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