uncommon1945-1980

King George VI Definitive, Overprinted for Oman

Name: King George VI Definitive, Overprinted for Oman
Brand: Oman
Availability: InStock

Oman · 1948 · ½ Indian anna on ½ pence

A British King George VI definitive stamp, featuring a profile portrait of the King, overprinted 'OMAN' and surcharged '½ Indian anna' on its original ½ pence value.

Issued for the British Postal Agencies in Eastern Arabia (Oman) in 1948, this stamp illustrates the British postal administration and currency adaptation in the region during the post-WWII period.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive overprint colonial-issue

Catalog Numbers

michelOM 16

Image: UK Government · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

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.