This Belgian 25 centimes stamp features the profile of King Leopold II, issued in the 1893 “Leopold II Medallion” series. The design is ornate, with floral scrollwork framing the monarch’s portrait and “BELGIQUE” inscribed below. Printed in brown, it represents one of the widely used definitive values of the late 19th century. The stamp saw heavy postal use, making nicely centered and lightly cancelled copies more desirable to collectors. It remains a significant issue for those specializing in Belgium’s classic definitive series.