Brazil 1888 100 réis Carmine Rose, Southern Cross Constellation

Brazil · 1888 · 100 réis

This stamp features a simple yet elegant design centered on the Southern Cross (Crux) constellation, a prominent feature in the Southern Hemisphere's night sky. The denomination '100' is displayed in large numerals at the top, with 'REIS' below, all framed by ornate scrollwork. The stamp is printed in a distinct carmine rose color.

Issued during the final years of the Empire of Brazil under Emperor Pedro II, this definitive stamp was part of a series that replaced earlier imperial portrait issues. The choice of the Southern Cross reflects a growing national identity separate from the monarchy.