Christopher Columbus, 10 Centavos
Chile · 1853 · 10c
This stamp features a left-facing portrait of Christopher Columbus, the Genoese explorer credited with the first European contact with the Americas. The design is simple, with the country name 'CHILE' inscribed above the portrait and the denomination 'DIEZ CENTAVOS' below. This was part of Chile's first definitive series.
Issued in 1853, this stamp represents Chile's entry into the global postal system, following Great Britain's lead. The choice of Columbus reflects the prevailing European-centric view of history in 19th-century South America.
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