Bateken Fantasy Stamp of Portugal

Portugal · 1897 · 100 Reis

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of a crowned figure, possibly an allegorical representation, with 'REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA' inscribed at the top and '100 REIS' at the bottom. The design is typical of early definitive issues.

This stamp is explicitly identified as a 'fantasy stamp' from 1897, predating the actual Portuguese Republic (1910). It represents a speculative or non-official issue, likely a cinderella or propaganda piece, rather than a genuine postal artifact.