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Malta 1/2d Green, Queen Victoria
commonpre-1900

Malta 1/2d Green, Queen Victoria

Malta · 1885 · 1/2d (Halfpenny)

This definitive stamp features the diademed profile of Queen Victoria, a design common across the British Empire during her reign. The stamp is printed in green and displays the denomination of one halfpenny, with 'MALTA' inscribed at the top.

Issued in 1885, this was Malta's first postage stamp, replacing the use of British stamps. It marks the beginning of Malta's independent postal administration under British rule.

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Catalog Numbers

sg20
scott19
michel19

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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