Colombia Coat of Arms, 1862

Colombia · 1862 · 10c

This stamp features the national coat of arms of Colombia, a design that includes a Phrygian cap on a lance, a pomegranate, two cornucopias, and the Isthmus of Panama flanked by two ships. The design is framed by an oval and surrounded by inscriptions indicating the country and denomination.

Issued in 1862, this stamp is from the early period of Colombian philately, representing the United States of Colombia (1863-1886). These early issues were crucial for establishing a standardized postal system in a geographically diverse nation.