British Seychelles stamp year 1892 Chestnut / ultramarine 16c MLH
That is a classic early stamp from the British Colonial era of Seychelles, featuring Queen Victoria’s portrait!
The stamp is part of the first definitive issue for the Seychelles islands. While the initial issue was in 1890, the specific stamp with the colors you mentioned is usually referenced under the 1892 grouping or as a re-issue.
👑 British Seychelles 16c Chestnut & Ultramarine
| Detail | Description |
| Issuing Authority | British Seychelles |
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Year of Issue | 1892 (or late printing of the 1890 Definitive Series) |
| Denomination | 16 Cents |
| Colors | Chestnut & Ultramarine (The frame is Chestnut, and the central Queen’s head is Ultramarine) |
| Stanley Gibbons (SG) No. | SG 14 |
| Scott Catalog No. | #12 or #12a (Depending on the “Die” variation of the plate) |
| Design Type | Key Plate design, featuring Queen Victoria’s portrait in a central oval. |
| Watermark | Crown CA (Colonial Agents) |
Key Distinction (Die I vs. Die II)
This series has two main printings, known as Die I (1890) and Die II (1892), which slightly differ in the key plate and frame details. The 1892 issue you mention is usually associated with Die II, which is also listed as SG 14.
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