Century Treasures
Victorian Jubilee Half Penny

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Victorian Jubilee Half Penny

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Description: This iconic Great Britain half penny stamp features the left-facing profile of Queen Victoria wearing her state crown, framed inside a central circular band inscribed with "POSTAGE & REVENUE". The corners of the design are decorated with delicate heraldic rosettes and a distinctive zig-zag border pattern that sets the Jubilee issue apart from earlier Victorian designs. A exceptionally crisp, bold circular black handstamp from Wolverhampton entirely cancels the upper half of the face, capturing the exact timestamp of "11:5 PM" on March 19, 1900, during the closing year of the Victorian era.

Circa: 1887-1900

Condition: Used; fantastic cancel

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