Mozambique 1914 Ceres Issue, 1/4 Centavo Orange

Mozambique · 1914 · 1/4c (Centavo)

This stamp features the classic 'Ceres' design, depicting the Roman goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility, and motherly relationships. The design was widely used across Portugal and its colonies during this period, symbolizing prosperity and the importance of agriculture. This particular issue is the 1/4 Centavo denomination, printed in orange.

Issued under Portuguese colonial rule, the Ceres series replaced stamps bearing the portrait of the recently deposed King Manuel II. This design became an iconic and long-running series for Portugal and its overseas territories in the early 20th century.