Portugal 1960, 50th Anniversary of the Republic, Henry the Navigator

Name: Portugal 1960, 50th Anniversary of the Republic, Henry the Navigator
Brand: Portugal

Portugal · 1960 · 1$00

This stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Portuguese Republic. The design features a portrait of Prince Henry the Navigator (Infante D. Henrique), a central figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire and the Age of Discoveries. The stamp is part of a larger set celebrating key figures from Portuguese history.

Issued in 1960, this stamp marks half a century since the 5 October 1910 revolution which overthrew the centuries-old Portuguese monarchy and established the First Portuguese Republic.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

anniversary history explorers royalty ships sailing

Catalog Numbers

sg1157

scott854

michel885

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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