Switzerland Geneva 5 Cmes Revenue Stamp

Switzerland · 1870 · 5 Cmes

The stamp features the coat of arms of the Canton of Geneva, depicting a key and an eagle, surmounted by a crown. Text 'CANTON DE GENEVE' is inscribed above the design, with the denomination '5 Cmes' below.

Issued around 1870, this revenue stamp from the Canton of Geneva was used to collect taxes on legal documents or transactions within the canton. It reflects the administrative practices of Swiss cantons in the late 19th century.