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King George V, 10 Cents
common1900-1945

King George V, 10 Cents

Ceylon · 1912 · 10c

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, the reigning British monarch. The portrait is set within an ornate oval frame, with the country name 'CEYLON' at the top and 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' below. The denomination '10 CENTS 10' is displayed in tablets at the bottom corners.

Issued during the period of British colonial rule, this stamp is part of the widely used King George V definitive series, which replaced the previous King Edward VII issues across the British Empire.

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Catalog Numbers

sg309
scott220
michel125

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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