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common1900-1945
King George V, Ceylon
Sri Lanka · 1912 · 2c
This stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, the reigning British monarch at the time. The design is framed by an ornate border with the country name 'CEYLON' at the top and 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' below, with the denomination '2c' in the lower corners.
Issued as part of the first definitive series for Ceylon under King George V's reign, this stamp reflects the island's status as a British Crown Colony.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
sg306
scott217
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$5Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$3Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$1Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.25Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
