Ceylon · SG 397a · King George VI and Views · Mint MH

Ceylon SG397a 5R Green & Pale Purple 1943. Sc#289 Mi 242b Mint MH. C£45 (6834)

SG397a
ConditionMH · Mint
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Catalogue references

Stanley Gibbons (SG)397a
Scott289
Michel242b
Yvert et Tellier263

Physical

Denomination5 ரூ - Ceylonese rupee
ColourGreen | Pale purple
Perforation14
WatermarkCrown over Script CA Multiple [Up]
PrintingTypography

Classification

Country / territoryCeylon
SeriesKing George VI and Views
Issue typeDefinitive
ThemesCrowns and Coronets | Famous People | Heads of State | Kings | Men | Royalty

Condition & catalogue value

ConditionMint MH
Catalogue value£45

Description

This Ceylon 5 ரூ - Ceylonese rupee green | pale purple stamp was issued in 1943 as part of a definitive issue.

It is catalogued as Stanley Gibbons 397a, Scott 289 and Michel 242b, and is offered mounted (hinged). The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £45.

Perforation 14. Watermark: Crown over Script CA Multiple [Up]. Printing: Typography. Series: King George VI and Views.

6834 Ceylon SG397a 5R Green & Pale Purple 1943. Sc#289 Mi 242b Mint MH. C£45:

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