King Carlos I, Crown Issue

Mozambique · 1898 · 100 Reis

This stamp features a portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal, who reigned from 1889 until his assassination in 1908. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork and topped with a royal crown, signifying Mozambique's status as a Portuguese colony at the time. The denomination is clearly marked as '100 REIS' at the bottom.

Issued in 1898, this stamp is part of the definitive 'Crown' series used across Portuguese colonies, reflecting the centralized control of the Portuguese Empire during the late 19th century.