Argentina 1862 Rivadavia 15c Blue, Unused

Argentina · 1862 · 15c (centavos)

This classic stamp features a portrait of Bernardino Rivadavia, the first president of Argentina. The design is notable for its intricate engraving and the rich blue color, characteristic of early Argentine philately. It is part of the first definitive series issued by the Argentine Republic.

Issued in 1862, this stamp represents the early period of the newly unified Argentine Republic, following a decade of separation between the State of Buenos Aires and the Argentine Confederation. Rivadavia was a key figure in Argentina's early independence movement.