Queen Victoria 2d Vermilion, Retouched Plate
New Zealand · 1873 · 2d (pence)
This stamp features the Chalon Head portrait of Queen Victoria, a design widely used across the British Empire. The stamp is printed in vermilion on 'INVICTA' watermarked paper, a distinctive feature of this issue. This specific example is from a heavily retouched plate, indicating repairs or enhancements made to the printing plate during its use.
Issued during the colonial period, these stamps were part of the second side-face series of Queen Victoria. The various papers, watermarks, and perforations of this era are a complex and popular area of study for New Zealand philatelists.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
