uncommonpre-1900

Malta Queen Victoria Halfpenny Postage Stamp

Name: Malta Queen Victoria Halfpenny Postage Stamp
Brand: Malta

Malta · 1860 · ½d

This stamp features a right-facing profile portrait of Queen Victoria, based on the 'Chalon Head' design by Alfred Edward Chalon. The design is simple, with the portrait in a central oval, surrounded by an ornate frame with 'MALTA' inscribed at the top and 'POSTAGE' at the bottom. The denomination 'HALF PENNY' is indicated in text below the portrait.

Issued on December 1, 1860, this was the first postage stamp ever issued by Malta, which was then a British colony. It was used solely for local mail within the Maltese islands for over two decades.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty queen-victoria heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$120

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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