Portugal 1940 Centenaries of Foundation and Restoration
Portugal · 1940 · 1$75
This stamp features a portrait of King Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, set against the backdrop of Guimarães Castle, often considered the birthplace of the nation. The design includes the Portuguese coat of arms and commemorates the 800th anniversary of the foundation of Portugal and the 300th anniversary of its restoration of independence from Spain.
Issued in 1940 under the Estado Novo regime, this series celebrated key moments in Portuguese history, reinforcing national identity and pride during a period of global turmoil at the start of World War II.
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