Argentina 1864 Coat of Arms, 15c Blue, Imperforate

Argentina · 1864 · 15c (centavos)

This classic stamp features the national Coat of Arms of Argentina, a symbol of unity and liberty, centrally located within an oval frame. The design is rendered in a deep blue color on unwatermarked paper and is notable for being imperforate, meaning individual stamps had to be cut from the sheet by hand.

Issued in 1864, this stamp is part of Argentina's second definitive series, known as the "Escuditos" (little shields). These were the first stamps to bear the national coat of arms, replacing the earlier issues that depicted the seal of the Argentine Confederation.