Chile 1980 Definitive Issue, Portrait of Bernardo O'Higgins
Chile · 1980 · 3.50 CLP
This definitive stamp features a portrait of Bernardo O'Higgins, a key figure in Chile's fight for independence. The design is simple and formal, focusing on the bust of O'Higgins against a solid background, typical for definitive series of the era.
Issued during the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, this stamp honors a foundational national hero, reinforcing a sense of national identity and historical continuity.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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