Mozambique Company, King Carlos I

Mozambique Company · 1895 · 100 Reis

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the country name 'MOCAMBIQUE' at the top and the denomination '100 REIS' at the bottom. The stamp is part of a series issued for the Mozambique Company, a royal charter company that administered the region.

Issued under the authority of the Mozambique Company (Companhia de Moçambique), this stamp reflects Portuguese colonial rule in southeastern Africa during the late 19th century. King Carlos I's reign saw significant colonial activity and challenges to Portugal's African territories.