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Portugal 1885 King Luís I
commonpre-1900

Portugal 1885 King Luís I

Portugal · 1885 · 50r

This definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King Luís I of Portugal. The design is enclosed within an ornate oval frame, with the denomination '50 REIS' at the bottom and 'PORTUGAL' inscribed at the top.

Issued during the reign of King Luís I (1861-1889), this stamp is part of a long-running definitive series that saw various color and perforation changes over its lifespan.

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Catalog Numbers

scott185

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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