Chile 1870 Christopher Columbus 1 Centavo
Chile · 1870 · 1 Centavo
This stamp features a portrait of Christopher Columbus, the Genoese explorer credited with the European discovery of the Americas. The design is based on a portrait by Lorenzo Lotto and was engraved by the American Bank Note Company. It is part of a definitive series issued by Chile in the 1870s.
Issued during a period of economic growth and modernization in Chile, this definitive series replaced earlier, cruder designs and reflected the nation's increasing engagement with the global community.
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