Ireland 1922 King George V Halfpenny Red Overprint
Ireland · 1922 · Halfpenny
This stamp features a profile portrait of King George V, originally a British issue, in green. It is overprinted in red with Gaelic text 'Rialtas Sealadach na hÉireann 1922' (Provisional Government of Ireland 1922) and 'POSTAGE REVENUE'. The denomination is Halfpenny.
Issued by the Provisional Government of Ireland in 1922, these overprinted stamps marked the transition from British rule to Irish independence. They were British stamps overprinted for use in the newly formed Irish Free State, signifying its postal sovereignty.
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