Lourenço Marques King Carlos I with Republic Overprint
Portuguese Mozambique · 1911 · 50 Reis
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal within a circular frame, surrounded by an ornamented design. It bears a diagonal, red overprint reading "REPUBLICA" to commemorate the founding of the Portuguese Republic.
This stamp, originally depicting King Carlos I, was overprinted "REPUBLICA" in 1911 to acknowledge the establishment of the First Portuguese Republic in 1910, marking a significant political transition from monarchy to republic.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Image: "Administração-General dos Correios, Telégrafos e Telefones" (CTT) as autonomous service of the Department of Posts, Telegraphs and Lighthouses of the government of the Republic of Portugal · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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