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Peru Arequipa 1885 Admiral Grau 5 Centavos
Peru · 1885 · 5 Centavos
The stamp features a profile portrait of Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario facing left, with 'PERU' and 'AREQUIPA' inscribed at the top and '5 CENTAVOS' at the bottom.
This local issue from Arequipa, Peru, was released in 1885, likely during or shortly after the War of the Pacific, honoring Admiral Miguel Grau, a national hero who died in the conflict.
Printing Method
Lithography
Catalog Numbers
scott3N25
Image: Post of Peru · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2,325Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1,395Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$775Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$387Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$155Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
