Portugal 1923 Ceres Issue, 4c Orange

Portugal · 1923 · 4c (Centavos)

This 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, is a classic and long-running definitive series for the country.

Issued during the First Portuguese Republic, the Ceres series was introduced in 1912 and remained in use for over three decades, becoming an iconic symbol of the nation during a period of political transition.