King George V, Ceylon

Name: King George V, Ceylon
Brand: Sri Lanka

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

Themes

royalty portraits heads-of-state king-george-v

Catalog Numbers

sg306

scott217

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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.