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Queen Elizabeth II Wilding Definitive, 2½d Red
common1945-1980

Queen Elizabeth II Wilding Definitive, 2½d Red

United Kingdom · 1952 · 2½d

A red definitive stamp featuring a profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, with 'POSTAGE REVENUE' at the top and 'ELIZABETH II' and the denomination '2½d' at the bottom.

Issued shortly after Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne, this stamp is part of the first definitive series to feature her portrait, replacing the previous King George VI issues.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg516
scott300
michel290

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Usamasaad" title="User:Usamasaad">Usamasaad</a> · License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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