| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | November 11, 1922 |
| Year | 1922 |
| Denomination |
50¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.50 | Color | Lavender |
| Series | Ordinary Postage Stamps - Issue of 1922 |
| Series Time Span | 1925 |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Size | 0.87 x 0.75 inches |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-H-F
|
Mint - Hinged - Fine | View price |
|
M-H-VG
|
Mint - Hinged - Very Good | View price |
|
U-F
|
Used - Fine | View price |
|
U-VG
|
Used - Very Good | View price |
Arlington Amphitheatre, with Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the foreground, from photograph and drawing, with the words "Arlington Amphitheatre" on the ribbon below the central design. The surrounding design is the same as the 20-cent stamp, with the necessary change of numerals representing the denomination. The stamp is printed in lavender ink. The 50-cent stamp was first placed on sale at the post office at Washington, D.C., November 11, 1922, Armistice Day.
This series of postage stamps was issued to replace the regular issue of stamps, known as the "Series of 1912."
There are 21 denominations in this series, each having a different subject as the central design and with larger numerals denoting the denominations.
The designs are most artistic and were selected with the view of giving historical and educational interest to the stamps.
Three different border designs were used for this series of stamps, which are the same size, 75/100 by 87/100 inch, as the 1912 issue.
The border design for the first 13 denominations (1-cent to 14-cent) is identical. A different border design was used for the 15-cent denomination and still another border design for the remaining seven denominations (20-cent, 25-cent, 30-cent, 50-cent, $1, $2, and $5).