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Mauritius 1860 4 Pence Rose, Queen Victoria, No Watermark, Used
uncommonpre-1900

Mauritius 1860 4 Pence Rose, Queen Victoria, No Watermark, Used

Mauritius · 1860 · 4 pence

This stamp features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, set within an oval frame. The country name 'MAURITIUS' is inscribed above, and the denomination 'FOUR PENCE' is below, all within a rectangular design with perforations.

Issued during Mauritius's period as a British Crown Colony, this stamp is part of the early definitive issues featuring Queen Victoria, essential for postal services in the growing British Empire.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg34
scott17

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$5

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