Austria 1957 Newspaper Stamp, Mercury Head

Austria · 1957 · 10g

This stamp features the head of Mercury, the Roman messenger god, a classic motif for newspaper and postage due stamps in Austria. The design is a modern reinterpretation of the iconic 1851 Austrian newspaper stamp, symbolizing the swift delivery of news. The denomination is 10 Groschen.

Issued in 1957, this stamp represents a period of stability and economic recovery in post-war Austria, known as the Second Republic. The reuse of a classic 19th-century design reflects a connection to the nation's long postal history.