British Sierra Leone postage stamp year 1912 – 5 Shillings

British Sierra Leone postage stamp year 1912 – 5 Shillings MH stamp

📮 Basic Identification

• The stamp was issued in 1912 during the reign of King George V as part of the definitive postage series for Sierra Leone.
• Its catalogue listing in major stamp catalogues (e.g., Stanley Gibbons) is typically SG 126.
• It’s usually described as Red & Green on yellow (or similar colours) and shows the King’s profile (King George V) along with design elements typical of colonial British issues.

🪙 Design & Series

• Part of the King George V definitive set (1912–1921) for Sierra Leone, which included values from low denominations up through high values like the 5 s, 10 s, £1, £2, etc.
• These stamps were printed with the Multiple Crown CA watermark, common for British colonial issues of this era.

📈 Collector Value

• The value depends heavily on condition (mint, used, hinged, etc.).
• In older auction catalogues, a 5 s mint example might catalogue around £30 (historical reference) with actual sale prices depending on condition and market demand.
• Higher catalogue values are typically assigned to complete high-value sets and rarer stamps (e.g., £1, £2, higher values up to £5), where well-preserved examples can be worth significantly more.

📝 Collecting Tips

Rare varieties or errors can raise value significantly, but most standard examples are moderate in value compared to extremely rare stamps.

Check the watermark and perforation to confirm authenticity — most Sierra Leone 1912 issues have the Multiple Crown CA watermark.

Mint condition (never hinged) examples will usually be worth more than used ones.