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Portugal 1853 Queen Maria II 100 Reis Lilac
rarepre-1900

Portugal 1853 Queen Maria II 100 Reis Lilac

Portugal · 1853 · 100 Reis

This 1853 stamp from Portugal features a profile portrait of Queen Maria II, who reigned Portugal from 1826-1828 and 1834-1853. It is part of Portugal's first issue of postage stamps, specifically the 100 Reis denomination in lilac.

Released in 1853, this stamp is part of Portugal's inaugural issue for letter mail prepayment, marking a significant milestone in the country's postal history. Queen Maria II, depicted on the stamp, was a pivotal figure in Portuguese monarchy during a period of political change.

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Catalog Numbers

sg7
scott7
michel7

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,000
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,000
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,000
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,500
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$800

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