Argentina "Rivadavia" Portrait, No Watermark

Argentina · 1864 · 5c

This classic stamp features a portrait of Bernardino Rivadavia, the first president of Argentina. The design is notable for its simplicity and the distinctive typography used for the country name and denomination. This issue is part of the second definitive series of Argentina and is distinguished from earlier printings by being unwatermarked.

Issued in 1864, this stamp represents a period of national consolidation for the Argentine Republic following decades of civil wars. The use of Rivadavia's portrait reinforced a sense of national identity and historical continuity.