rare1945-1980

Queen Elizabeth II Wilding Definitive, 3 Pence, Watermark Inverted

Name: Queen Elizabeth II Wilding Definitive, 3 Pence, Watermark Inverted
Brand: United Kingdom
Availability: InStock

United Kingdom · 1960 · 3 pence

This stamp features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, part of the Wilding definitive series. It is a 3 pence denomination, distinguished by an inverted watermark, a significant printing variety.

The Wilding series was the first definitive stamp series issued for Queen Elizabeth II, featuring a photographic portrait by Dorothy Wilding. These stamps served as the backbone of British postal services for many years.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty portraits queens postage definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg614wi

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$238

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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