Republic of China Coiled Dragon Surcharge, Half Fen, Inverted Surcharge Block of 4
Republic of China · 1912 · ½ fen
This block of four stamps features the Qing Dynasty's coiled dragon design, surcharged '中華民國' and '半分' in Song font by the Republic of China. It is a notable philatelic error due to its inverted surcharge.
Issued shortly after the 1911 revolution, these surcharged stamps allowed the nascent Republic of China to quickly establish its postal identity by repurposing existing imperial stock. The inverted surcharge makes this a highly sought-after variety reflecting the urgency of the period.
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