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Portugal 1853 50 Reis Queen Maria II Reprint

Name: Portugal 1853 50 Reis Queen Maria II Reprint
Brand: Portugal

Portugal · 1853 · 50 Reis

This stamp is a green 50 Reis value from Portugal, featuring a profile bust of Queen Maria II facing left, within an octagonal frame. Although the original issue year is 1853, this specific item is an official reprint produced in 1863, identifiable by specific characteristics not visible in the image alone.

The 1853 issue represents Portugal's first adhesive postage stamps, featuring Queen Maria II, who reigned from 1826 to 1853. These early issues are significant milestones in Portuguese postal history, and official reprints were sometimes produced for collectors or archival purposes.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

monarchy royalty portrait postage

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

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