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Portugal 1895 King Carlos I
commonpre-1900

Portugal 1895 King Carlos I

Portugal · 1895 · 1000r

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal. The design is enclosed within an ornate frame, with the country's name 'PORTUGAL' at the top and the denomination '1000 REIS' at the bottom. This high-value stamp was part of a long-running series issued during his reign.

Issued during the reign of Carlos I, the penultimate King of Portugal, this stamp reflects a period of political and social turbulence that would eventually lead to the abolition of the monarchy in 1910.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg249
scott131
michel119

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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