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Angola 1912 Carlos I with 5 Centavos Surcharge Error

Name: Angola 1912 Carlos I with 5 Centavos Surcharge Error
Brand: Angola
Availability: InStock

Angola · 1912 · 5 Centavos

This stamp features a portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal, a standard key-type design for Portuguese colonies. It bears a black '5 CENTAVOS' overprint, which is identified as an error surcharge.

Issued by Angola shortly after Portugal became a Republic in 1910, this stamp's surcharge likely reflects new postal rates or currency. The error makes it a notable example of transitional colonial philately.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state overprint error definitive

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,325

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,395

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$775

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$387

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$155

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