This 2½d brown definitive stamp from Malta, issued in 1956, features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in an oval frame surmounted by a crown. The main vignette depicts the iconic Mosta Dome (Rotunda of Mosta), one of the largest unsupported domes in the world and a national symbol of Maltese resilience. Issued under the "Postage & Revenue" series, the stamp served both postal and fiscal purposes. Its design reflects Malta’s strong colonial ties with Britain during the reign of Elizabeth II, while also celebrating the island’s rich architectural heritage.