Portugal, 1853 Queen Maria II, 5r Reddish Brown

Name: Portugal, 1853 Queen Maria II, 5r Reddish Brown
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 and embossed, with the denomination '5r' (cinco réis) at the bottom and 'CORREIO' (Post) at the top. It was printed in reddish-brown and issued imperforate.

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 is a key piece of European philatelic history.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

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

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.