Colombia, 1862 10 Centavos Yellow

Colombia · 1862 · 10 Centavos

This classic stamp from Colombia features the national coat of arms, prominently displaying a condor with outstretched wings holding a laurel wreath. Below the condor is a shield divided into three sections, flanked by national flags. The denomination 'DIEZ CENTAVOS' is inscribed at the bottom.

Issued in 1862 for the newly named United States of Colombia, this stamp was part of the third series of Colombian postage and represents the early period of the nation's postal history.