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Portugal Postage Due Stamp, Ceres Type
common1900-1945

Portugal Postage Due Stamp, Ceres Type

Portugal · 1912 · 1c

This stamp is a postage due issue from Portugal, featuring the iconic Ceres design. The central figure is an allegorical representation of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, grain, and fertility, symbolizing the nation's agricultural wealth. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork with the denomination prominently displayed.

Issued following the 1910 revolution that established the First Portuguese Republic, the Ceres series replaced stamps bearing the portrait of the deposed monarch. This design became a long-running and classic symbol of the new republic.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
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.