Argentina 1862 Rivadavia, 5 Centavos Red Brown

Argentina · 1862 · 5 Centavos

This stamp features a portrait of Bernardino Rivadavia, the first president of Argentina. The design is notable for its classic, finely engraved style, typical of the mid-19th century. It was part of the first series of stamps issued by the Argentine Republic.

Issued in 1862, this stamp marks the unification of Argentina and the establishment of a national postal system, replacing the separate issues of the Argentine Confederation and the State of Buenos Aires.