Portuguese Mozambique 1914 King Carlos I Republic Overprint
Portuguese Mozambique · 1914 · 130 Reis
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal within a circular frame. It bears a double overprint: a black '130 Reis' and a diagonal red 'REPUBLICA'.
This stamp, originally from 1895, was overprinted in 1914 with 'REPUBLICA' to reflect Portugal's transition from monarchy to republic, applied to existing colonial issues in Lourenço Marques.
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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