pS142: 5 Rupees from 1881

1.1.1881. Black on red-violet underprint. Empire enthroned at left, supported royal arms at upper center. Mercury at right. Back: light blue and red-violet. Printer: BWC. Rare.

• Country & Pick Number:Ceylon pS142
• Denomination & Currency:5 Rupees
• First Year of Issue:1881
• Issue Type: Regular Issue
• Series:1866 - 1881 Colombo Issue
• Issuer:Oriental Bank Corporation