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5 Euros First Portuguese Stamp, .925 Silver
| Issuer | Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (INCM) |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a large numeral '5' occupying the left field, with the denomination legend 'EURO' to its right. The outlined silhouette of the Portuguese mainland and Algarve coastline is depicted in the right portion of the field, incorporating the Portuguese coat of arms — the armillary sphere and shield — rendered in fine detail at center right. The inscription 'REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA' appears along the right and lower margins, with the engraver's signature 'ESC. VÍTOR SANTOS' and mint mark 'INCM' incuse in the lower left field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a faithful reproduction of Portugal's first postage stamp of 1853, shown as a framed stamp vignette occupying most of the field. Within the stamp frame, a bare-headed left-facing profile effigy — representing Queen Maria II as originally designed by Francisco de Borja Freire — is surrounded by an ornate lace-pattern border with the word 'CORREIO' inscribed at the top of the stamp. The commemorative legend '150 ANOS DO PRIMEIRO SELO PORTUGUÊS' curves along the lower left margin of the coin, with the year '2003' inscribed vertically along the left edge. |
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| Reverse lettering | 2003 CORREIO 150 ANOS DO PRIMEIRO SELO PORTUGUÊS |
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