Prince Albert - 6 pence 1859 - Canadian stamp
Specifications
- Quantity: 70 000
- Issue date: January 1859
- Printer: Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson
- Paper: Wove paper
- Scott: #13
Prince Albert - 6 pence 1859 prices and values
The value of a Prince Albert - 6 pence 1859 stamp depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. Values in the section are based on the market, trends, auctions and recognized books, publications and catalogs. This section also includes information on errors and varieties and characteristics.
- Used
- Mint
- With gum
| VG | F | VF | Cover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert - 6 pence 1859 | $1,300 | $2,600 | $5,300 | $5,400 |
| Prince Albert - 6 pence 1859 - 6p grey violet (#13a) | $1,300 | $2,600 | $5,300 | $5,400 |
| Prince Albert - 6 pence 1859 - Diagonal half used as 3p on cover (#13b) | - | - | - | $12,800 |
| VG | F | VF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert - 6 pence 1859 | $2,100 | $5,300 | $15,800 |
| Prince Albert - 6 pence 1859 - 6p grey violet (#13a) | $2,100 | $5,300 | $15,800 |
| Prince Albert - 6 pence 1859 - Diagonal half used as 3p on cover (#13b) | - | - | - |
| VG | F | VF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert - 6 pence 1859 | $5,300 | $13,100 | $39,400 |
| Prince Albert - 6 pence 1859 - 6p grey violet (#13a) | $5,300 | $13,100 | $39,400 |
| Prince Albert - 6 pence 1859 - Diagonal half used as 3p on cover (#13b) | - | - | - |
Errors and varieties
6p grey violet - Prince Albert - 6 pence 1859
n/a
Diagonal half used as 3p on cover - Prince Albert - 6 pence 1859
n/a
Description
This Canadian stamp 1858 is the first with perforation. The perforation almost always touches the design of the stamp because of the thin margins between the stamps of the sheets used.
Creators
Portrait engraved by Alfred Jones
Based on a drawing by William Drummond
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The values on this page are in Canadian dollars (CAD).