Portugal 1853 5r Queen Maria II, First Issue

Name: Portugal 1853 5r Queen Maria II, First Issue
Brand: Portugal

Portugal · 1853 · 5r

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

Issued 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 in 1840. It represents a significant modernization of the Portuguese postal system.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty queen-maria-ii heads-of-state classic-philately

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.