A classic engraved 5 centavos definitive from the Dominican Republic, featuring a finely detailed portrait of a national statesman framed in an ornate oval design. Printed in deep black with traditional line engraving, the stamp showcases strong early 20th-century craftsmanship. The bold red overprint adds postal or fiscal significance, creating an attractive two-color contrast highly favored by specialists. Such overprinted issues are popular for their multiple varieties, settings, and positional studies. A desirable piece for collectors of Caribbean republics, overprints, and classic Latin American postal history.