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Brazil - Benjamin Constant 20 Reis
uncommonpre-1900

Brazil - Benjamin Constant 20 Reis

Brazil · 1890 · 20 Reis

A definitive stamp from Brazil featuring a portrait of Benjamin Constant Botelho de Magalhães, a key figure in the establishment of the Brazilian Republic. The stamp has a face value of 20 Reis and was part of a series honoring the new republican era.

Issued shortly after the proclamation of the Republic of Brazil in 1889, this stamp honors Benjamin Constant, a prominent leader and advocate for republican ideals, reflecting the new nation's identity and its break from the imperial past.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg120
scott98
michel98

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$75
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$35
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

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