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uncommon1900-1945
Sun Yat-sen with $50.00 overprint
China · 1941 · $50.00
The stamp features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen facing left, with a prominent '$50.00' overprint in both Chinese characters and Arabic numerals.
Issued in 1941 during the Second Sino-Japanese War, this stamp with a high-value overprint reflects the severe inflation and currency instability experienced in Japanese-occupied China.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Government of China · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
