Argentina 1867 Manuel Belgrano

Argentina · 1867 · 15c

This stamp features a portrait of Manuel Belgrano, a key figure in Argentina's War of Independence. The design is a classic 19th-century portrait issue, characterized by its simple yet elegant lithographed execution. It is part of the second definitive series of Argentina, often referred to as the "Rivadavia" issue, though this specific value depicts Belgrano.

Issued in 1867, this stamp reflects a period of national consolidation in Argentina following decades of civil wars. Honoring revolutionary heroes like Belgrano on postage was a way to foster a unified national identity.