Ceres, 25 Reis, Blue

Name: Ceres, 25 Reis, Blue
Brand: Portugal

Portugal · 1853 · 25 Reis

This stamp features a profile portrait of Queen Maria II, depicted as Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture. The design is simple and classic, with the Queen's head in an oval frame, surrounded by the country name 'CORREIO' and the denomination '25 REIS'. This was part of Portugal's first series of postage stamps.

Issued in 1853, this was one of the first postage stamps of Portugal, following the global trend started by Great Britain's Penny Black in 1840. The use of the monarch's portrait was standard for early stamp issues worldwide.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state ceres mythology classic-stamps

Catalog Numbers

sg5

scott3

michel3

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$120

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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