Netherlands year 1869-1876 Arms 1½c Used stamp
That is a great stamp from a classic Dutch definitive series! The stamp you are asking about is part of the Arms of the Netherlands (Wapen van Nederland) issue.
Here is a breakdown of the stamp’s details and estimated value:
🇳🇱 Netherlands 1869-1876 Arms Issue (1½ Cent)
- Catalogue Identification (Approximate):
- Scott: #20
- Stanley Gibbons (SG): #61
- NVPH (Dutch Catalogue): #16 (or often #16b, depending on the specific printing)
- Design: Features the ornate Coat of Arms of the Netherlands (Rijkswapen) within a central shield, with the denomination “1½ C” below.
- Color: Typically described as Rose or Pink.
- Perforation: Usually Perf. 13½.
- Time Period: These stamps were used for low-rate postage during the reign of King William III.
