Colombia Coat of Arms, Black on White

Colombia · 1859 · 20c

This stamp features the national coat of arms of Colombia, centered within an oval frame. The design includes a Phrygian cap on a lance, symbolizing liberty, and two cornucopias representing abundance. The denomination '20 CENTAVOS' is inscribed below the central motif.

Issued in 1859, this was among the first series of postage stamps for the Granadine Confederation, the precursor to modern Colombia. These early issues were crudely lithographed and marked the beginning of the nation's postal system.