Portugal 100 Reis Yellow, Inverted Center
Portugal · 1895 · 100 Reis
This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal. It is famous for a major printing error where the central vignette of the King's portrait was printed upside down relative to the surrounding frame. The stamp is printed in a distinct yellow color.
Issued during the reign of King Carlos I, this error stamp is one of the most significant rarities in Portuguese philately. Such errors were typically caught and destroyed, making surviving examples highly sought after by collectors.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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