Title:
Netherlands: Queen Wilhelmina 5 cent dark green
Description:
Classic Netherlands definitive postage stamp depicting the left-facing profile of Queen Wilhelmina within an ornate circular frame. The inscription ”NEDERLAND” appears in a curved band above the portrait and ”POSTZEGEL” below, both surrounded by highly detailed scrollwork ornaments in each corner. At the bottom in a separate rectangular tablet is the denomination ”5 CENT” in large serif letters on a dotted background. The stamp is printed in a dark green color on off‑white paper, with fine engraved lines forming the portrait and background. The design belongs to the early Queen Wilhelmina issues from the late 19th century and is a key value from this classic series of Netherlands definitives. The example shown is postally used, with a circular cancellation mark crossing the lower portion of the portrait and value tablet, and has conventional line perforations around all sides.
Country:
Netherlands
Denomination:
5 cent
Type of Stamp:
Postage
Issue Date:
1899-07-01
Color:
Dark green
Print Method:
Engraved (intaglio)
Perforation:
12½
Watermark:
Crown
Emission:
Definitive
Series:
Queen Wilhelmina first portrait issue
Catalog Numbers:
Scott 47; Michel 38; NVPH 32; Yvert & Tellier 31
Date Added:
2023-04-02 15:43:16
Themes:
Royalty, Queen Wilhelmina, monarchs, classic Netherlands
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-04-13
Date Added:
2023-04-02 15:43:16
