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uncommon1900-1945
Sudan 1903 5 Millièmes Overprint on 5 Piastres Definitive
Sudan · 1903 · 5 Millièmes
This 1903 definitive stamp from Sudan features a camel rider in a desert landscape, originally denominated 5 Piastres. It bears a black overprint changing its face value to 5 Millièmes.
Issued during the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan period, this overprint likely served to adjust postal rates or provide necessary lower denominations following a currency change or administrative decision.
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Catalog Numbers
sg14
scott10
michel14
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View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$60Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$35Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$25Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$15Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$8Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
