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King Kamehameha III, 5 Cents

Name: King Kamehameha III, 5 Cents
Brand: Kingdom of Hawaii

Kingdom of Hawaii · 1853 · 5 Cents

A portrait of King Kamehameha III in profile, facing left, is centered within an oval frame. The stamp is inscribed 'HAWAIIAN POSTAGE' at the top and '5 Cents 1853' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the famous 'Hawaiian Missionary' issues, among the earliest and rarest stamps in the world. They were primarily used by missionaries in the Kingdom of Hawaii, representing the postal system of the independent monarchy.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portrait definitive

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$$150,000 - $300,000+

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$$75,000 - $150,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$$30,000 - $75,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$$15,000 - $30,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$$5,000 - $15,000

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