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1866 Portugal King Luis I 120 Reis Blue Used Stamp
uncommonpre-1900

1866 Portugal King Luis I 120 Reis Blue Used Stamp

Portugal · 1866 · 120 Reis

This 1866 Portuguese stamp features a profile portrait of King Luis I, facing left, within a circular frame. The denomination '120 REIS' is prominently displayed at the top and bottom, with 'PORTUGAL' and 'CORREIO' (postage) on the sides. The stamp is printed in blue ink on a light background.

Issued during the reign of King Luis I, who ruled Portugal from 1861 to 1889, this stamp is part of a series depicting the monarch, a common practice for definitive issues of the era.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$75
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$60
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$50
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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