Portugal Ceres Issue, 2½ Centavos

Name: Portugal Ceres Issue, 2½ Centavos
Brand: Portugal

Portugal · 1912 · 2½c (Centavos)

This definitive stamp features an allegorical depiction of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, grain, and fertility. She is shown holding a sickle and a sheaf of wheat, symbolizing Portugal's agricultural heritage. The design, created by Constantino de Sobral Fernandes, was part of the first series issued after the establishment of the Portuguese Republic in 1910.

The Ceres series replaced stamps bearing the image of the deposed monarchy, marking a significant symbolic shift for the new Portuguese Republic.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory mythology agriculture goddess

Catalog Numbers

sg301

scott202

michel216

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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