Portugal 1853 100r Lilac, Queen Maria II
Portugal · 1853 · 100r
This stamp features a right-facing embossed profile portrait of Queen Maria II of Portugal. It is part of the first series of Portuguese stamps, notable for its simple, classic design with the denomination '100 REIS' inscribed below the portrait. The lilac color is distinctive for this high-value denomination within the set.
Issued in 1853, this was one of Portugal's first postage stamps, marking the country's entry into the new era of prepaid mail. The series featuring Queen Maria II was a significant step in modernizing the Portuguese postal system.
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