af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | okt 29, 2023 | Stamp of the day
In 1855, a new series of stamps was issued with denominations of 5, 25, 50 and 100 Reis. The stamps show a portrait of the new king Pedro V (1853-1861). Today’s stamp is the 5 Reis issue, which has a CV of no less than €12,000 for a mint copy.
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | okt 28, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Portugal’s postal history is a fascinating journey that dates back to the 16th century. The country’s first postal system was established in 1520, under the reign of King Manuel I. However, it wasn’t until the 18th century that a more organized...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | maj 18, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Peter V (Pedro) was King of Portugal from 1853 to 1861. Peter was the eldest son of Queen Maria II and her second husband, Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Peter V died aged only 24 during a cholera epidemic and was succeeded by his younger brother, Ludvig I (Luis...
