very rarepre-1900

Queen Maria II 50r green stamp, 1853

Name: Queen Maria II 50r green stamp, 1853
Brand: India

India · 1853 · $967

Queen Maria II 50r green stamp, 1853 Queen Maria II 50r green stamp, released in 1853, is one of the first Portuguese stamps. This imperforate item features the embossed profile of Queen Maria II. She reigned as Queen of Portugal from 1826 to 1828, and again from 1834 to 1853. Maria was nicknamed "the Good Mother" for her kindness and child bearing prowess. The authentic examples of this impressive issue are very desirable in philatelic circle. One of the finest specimens of Queen Maria II

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,901

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,741

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$967

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$580

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$290

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