Mozambique 1894 King Carlos I

Mozambique · 1894 · 200r

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal. The design is inscribed 'MOÇAMBIQUE' at the top and 'CORREIO' at the bottom, with the denomination '200 REIS' flanking the portrait. This issue was part of a series used across Portuguese colonies, overprinted for use in Mozambique.

Issued during the reign of King Carlos I, this stamp reflects Portugal's colonial presence in Mozambique at the end of the 19th century, a period of increased European colonial activity in Africa.