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Brazil 50 Reis Dom Pedro II Stamp
commonpre-1900

Brazil 50 Reis Dom Pedro II Stamp

Brazil · 1889 · 50 Reis

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Dom Pedro II facing left, framed by an oval. 'BRASIL' is inscribed at the top and '50 REIS' at the bottom.

This stamp belongs to the iconic 'Dom Pedro II Head' series, issued during the final decades of the Brazilian Empire. It represents a period of significant modernization and political stability before the proclamation of the Republic in 1889.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/35902845@N08">Mark Morgan</a> from Port of Spain, Trinidad · License: Public domain

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