King George V, 1/2 Anna Green, Definitive Stamp

Name: King George V, 1/2 Anna Green, Definitive Stamp
Brand: India

India · 1921 · ½ Anna

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, the reigning monarch of the British Empire. The design is framed by an ornate border with the denomination 'HALF ANNA' at the bottom and 'INDIA POSTAGE' at the top. This was a common, workhorse stamp used for everyday postal needs across British India.

Issued during the height of the British Raj, this stamp represents British imperial authority in India. The period was marked by growing Indian nationalism and the non-cooperation movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state king-george-v

Catalog Numbers

sg190

scott103

michel157

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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