very rare1900-1945

Republic of China Coiled Dragon Surcharge, Half Fen, Inverted Surcharge Block of 4

Name: Republic of China Coiled Dragon Surcharge, Half Fen, Inverted Surcharge Block of 4
Brand: Republic of China
Availability: InStock

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.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

dragon definitive surcharge republic

Catalog Numbers

sg200

scott176

michel176

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,680

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,408

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,560

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,780

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$712

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.