uncommon1900-1945

Philippines 2 Cents 'Victory' Overprint

Name: Philippines 2 Cents 'Victory' Overprint
Brand: Philippines
Availability: InStock

Philippines · 1945 · 2 CENTS

A 2-cent green stamp featuring an allegorical female head (Liberty), diagonally overprinted in red with the word 'VICTORY'.

This stamp, originally issued during the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines (1942-1944), was overprinted 'VICTORY' by the returning Commonwealth government or Allied forces in 1945 to commemorate the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese rule.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

allegory war liberation overprint

Catalog Numbers

scott410

Image: Philippine Executive Commission (1942-1944) during occupation of Philippine Islands · 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.