Ceres, Type I, Imperforate

Name: Ceres, Type I, Imperforate
Brand: Portugal

Portugal · 1853 · 5 réis

This is the first postage stamp issued by Portugal, featuring a profile portrait of Queen Maria II. The design, known as the 'Ceres' type, is simple and elegant, with the Queen's head facing right, surrounded by an unadorned oval frame. The denomination '5 REIS' is inscribed at the bottom, and 'CORREIO' (Post) at the top.

Issued in 1853 during the reign of Queen Maria II, this stamp marks Portugal's entry into the postal reform movement that began with Great Britain's Penny Black. It standardized postal rates and facilitated communication within the kingdom.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state classic-stamps ceres

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$175

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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