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King George V 1/2d Green Definitive

Name: King George V 1/2d Green Definitive
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1923 · ½d

The stamp features a profile portrait of King George V facing left, set within an ornate rectangular frame with 'POSTAGE REVENUE' at the top and 'HALF PENNY' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the iconic King George V definitive series, which served as the workhorse postage for the British Empire for decades, reflecting the monarch's central role in national identity.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg357

scott163

michel129

Image: R. Wilkerson & Co., Trowbridge · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

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.