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SCOTT NO
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114 A26
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1974 Jul 01
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FACE VALUE
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1c
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COUNTRY
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Botswana
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows rough Amethyst. The color is due to traces of iron. Once highly prized Amethyst lost much of its value after great Brazilian deposits were found.
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GEMSTONE
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Amethyst
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VARIATION
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Used, Meter Mark, Block, Proof, First Day Cover, Envelope
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