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uncommonpre-1900
Portugal 1862 King Luís I 10 Reis Orange
Portugal · 1862 · 10 Reis
This stamp features a profile portrait of King Luís I of Portugal, facing right, within an ornate octagonal frame. Printed in orange, it bears the denomination of 10 Reis and is cancelled with a numeral '1' postmark.
Issued in 1862, this stamp is part of Portugal's second definitive series, continuing the tradition of depicting the reigning monarch and facilitating the growing postal service in the country.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
sg13
scott13
michel13
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$100Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$75Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$50Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$30Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$15Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
