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| General Description : | The Orb was created for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661. It is a hollow gold sphere weighing 42 ounces. The Orb is a religious symbol; it represents the Monarch's role as Defender of the Faith and as Supreme Governor of the Church of England. |
| Face value | 76 Pence |
| Catalog code (Michel) | GB 3130 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | GB 2935 |
| Catalog code | Stanley Gibbons GB 3211 AFA number GB 3334 Unificato GB 3690 WADP Numbering System - WNS GB104.11 |
| Series | The Crown Jewels |
| Place in series | 5 |
| Stamp colour | Multicoloured |
| Watermark | None |
| Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
| Issue date | 23/08/2011 |
| Designer | Purpose |
| Paper type | phosphor background |
| Print technique | Offset lithography |
| Printed by | Cartor Security Print |
| Perforation | 14x14 1/2 |
| Height | 35.00 mm |
| Width | 37.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |