Julius Popper 10 Centavos

Argentina · 1891 · 10 Centavos

The stamp features a bust portrait of Julius Popper, an explorer, facing left. It is inscribed 'REPUBLICA ARGENTINA' at the top and '10 CENTAVOS' with the year '1891' at the bottom.

This stamp, issued in 1891, features Julius Popper, a controversial Romanian-born explorer who led gold prospecting expeditions and established private colonies in Tierra del Fuego. While bearing 'REPUBLICA ARGENTINA', it is considered a local post stamp used within Popper's private enterprise in the region.