Argentina 'Ceres' Issue, First Postage Stamp
Argentina · 1858 · 5 Centavos
This stamp, part of Argentina's first definitive series, features an allegorical head of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, representing liberty and prosperity. The design is simple, with the denomination 'CINCO CENTAVOS' below the portrait and 'CONFED. ARGENTINA' inscribed above. It was printed in red on unwatermarked paper.
Issued by the Argentine Confederation, this series marked the beginning of national postage in Argentina, replacing various provincial issues. These early stamps are foundational items for collectors of South American philately.
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