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Portugal King Carlos I Definitive
commonpre-1900

Portugal King Carlos I Definitive

Portugal · 1895 · 5 Reis

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the country name 'PORTUGAL' at the top and the denomination '5 REIS' at the bottom. This series was the primary postage used in Portugal during the final years of the 19th century.

Issued during the reign of King Carlos I, this series reflects the final period of the Portuguese monarchy before the 1910 revolution. These stamps were in circulation during a time of political and social change in Portugal.

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Catalog Numbers

sg258
scott129
michel111

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
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.