Switzerland Helvetia Seated 5 Cts
Switzerland · 1906 · 5 Cts
The stamp features Helvetia, the allegorical female personification of Switzerland, seated and holding a shield and spear. The country name 'HELVETIA' is at the top, with 'SUISSE' and 'SCHWEIZ' on the sides, and the denomination '5 Cts' at the bottom.
This stamp belongs to the definitive Helvetia seated series, a staple of Swiss postage for decades, symbolizing the nation's identity and neutrality. It was widely used for domestic and international correspondence in the early 20th century.
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Engraved
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