Argentina Revenue Stamp

Argentina · 1910 · 10c

This stamp features a classic allegorical design, likely representing Liberty or the Republic, seated and holding a shield with the Argentine coat of arms. The denomination is prominently displayed, and the intricate engraving is typical of security printing from this period.

Revenue stamps, or 'sellos fiscales', were used in Argentina to pay taxes on various documents and transactions, a common practice worldwide in the early 20th century to fund government operations.