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Queen Wilhelmina, 10 cent overprint, 1923
uncommon1900-1945

Queen Wilhelmina, 10 cent overprint, 1923

Netherlands · 1923 · 10 cent

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, wearing a tiara. It is an overprinted issue with a '10 cent' denomination.

This 1923 stamp is a 'clearance issue' (Opruimingsuitgifte), likely an emergency or provisional overprint on existing stock to meet postal needs or adjust denominations during a period of economic change.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Staatsbedrijf der Posterijen, Telegrafie en Telefonie (Nederland) · License: Public domain

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