Belgian 1c Postage Stamp with Coat of Arms
Philatelic Collectible

Belgian 1c Postage Stamp with Coat of Arms

This is a vintage Belgian postage stamp, likely from the early to mid-20th century, given its design and apparent age. The stamp features a central motif of a crowned coat of arms, which is characteristic of Belgian postal issues. The primary color of the stamp appears to be a muted green, possibly olive or a darker sage green, printed on what seems to be off-white or cream-colored paper. The design is framed with decorative borders, and the word "BELGIQUE" is visible along the left side, with "POSTES" at the top, confirming its country of origin and purpose. The denomination "1c." is clearly visible in the bottom left and bottom right corners, indicating a value of one cent. There is a prominent circular cancellation mark, likely black ink, partially obscuring the coat of arms and the lower denomination, suggesting it has been used. The stamp is perforated along all four edges, with the perforations appearing relatively even, though some slight irregularities or minor tears due to removal from a sheet might be present but are not clearly discernible from the image resolution. The overall condition shows signs of age and use, consistent with a cancelled stamp, including potential slight paper discoloration and minor creasing which is difficult to confirm without a higher resolution image. The intricate details of the coat of arms and the typography suggest a decent level of craftsmanship typical of official government-issued postal items.

Estimated Value

$0.50

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Category

Philatelic Collectible

Appraised On

November 9, 2025

Estimated Value

$0.50

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Item Description

This is a vintage Belgian postage stamp, likely from the early to mid-20th century, given its design and apparent age. The stamp features a central motif of a crowned coat of arms, which is characteristic of Belgian postal issues. The primary color of the stamp appears to be a muted green, possibly olive or a darker sage green, printed on what seems to be off-white or cream-colored paper. The design is framed with decorative borders, and the word "BELGIQUE" is visible along the left side, with "POSTES" at the top, confirming its country of origin and purpose. The denomination "1c." is clearly visible in the bottom left and bottom right corners, indicating a value of one cent. There is a prominent circular cancellation mark, likely black ink, partially obscuring the coat of arms and the lower denomination, suggesting it has been used. The stamp is perforated along all four edges, with the perforations appearing relatively even, though some slight irregularities or minor tears due to removal from a sheet might be present but are not clearly discernible from the image resolution. The overall condition shows signs of age and use, consistent with a cancelled stamp, including potential slight paper discoloration and minor creasing which is difficult to confirm without a higher resolution image. The intricate details of the coat of arms and the typography suggest a decent level of craftsmanship typical of official government-issued postal items.

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