common1945-1980

1980 Sports 12p

Name: 1980 Sports 12p
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1980 · 12 pence

This stamp depicts two male runners in a race, with the lead runner in the foreground wearing bib number 35. The design captures the dynamic energy of athletics, set against a brown background with the Queen's silhouette.

Issued to commemorate the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, this stamp is part of a set celebrating various sports, despite the political climate surrounding the games.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

sports athletics running olympics

Catalog Numbers

sg1150

scott909

michel909

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.75

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.3

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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