British Mauritius postage stamp year 1880 – 50 Cents Green

British Mauritius postage stamp year 1880 – 50 Cents Green SG 99 MH stamp

📮 1880 Mauritius 50 Cents Green Stamp

Country / Colony: Mauritius (British colony)
Year of Issue: 1880
Design: Features Queen Victoria—a definitive colonial issue used for regular postal services.
Color: Green
Denomination: 50 c (Mauritian cents)
Watermark: Crown and CC (typical for Mauritius stamps of that period)
Catalog Listing: Often listed as SG 99 in Stanley Gibbons and similar stamp catalogues.

📜 This stamp comes from the series of Mauritius definitive issues produced after the change to cents and rupees currency (from the earlier British currency system). The 50 c green was among the high-value denominations used for heavier letters or international mail.

📊 Collecting & Value Notes

• It’s a classic colonial era stamp and collectible among British Empire and Mauritius specialist collectors.
• Value depends on condition (mint, hinged, used, centering, etc.); listings show examples offered in modest price ranges for common copies.
• For exact valuation, reference specialized stamp catalogs like Stanley Gibbons or Michel and compare graded auction results.