common1945-1980

Order of Malta, 2 Scudi Black on Orange Paper

Name: Order of Malta, 2 Scudi Black on Orange Paper
Brand: Sovereign Military Order of Malta

Sovereign Military Order of Malta · 1966 · 2 Scudi

This stamp features the coat of arms of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, prominently displaying the Maltese cross. Issued in black ink on orange paper, it represents the first definitive postage stamp issued by the Order following a postal agreement with Italy.

In 1966, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta re-established its postal service, issuing its own stamps for the first time in centuries. This inaugural issue marked the Order's return to postal administration, valid for mail sent from its headquarters in Rome.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

heraldry coats-of-arms crosses maltese-cross

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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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

$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.

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