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Brazil 1866 Dom Pedro II 50 Reis

Brazil · 1866 · 50 Reis

This definitive stamp features a right-facing portrait of Emperor Dom Pedro II, the second and last monarch of the Empire of Brazil. The design is an elegant engraving, typical of the period, with the denomination '50' and 'REIS' clearly indicated. This issue is part of a long-running series honoring the emperor.

Issued during the height of the Brazilian Empire under Dom Pedro II's long reign, this stamp was used for postage during a period of significant modernization and social change in Brazil, just a few years after the end of the Paraguayan War.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg77
scott54
michel25

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$8
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.