Spanish Colonies Coat of Arms

Spanish Colonies · 1855 · 1/2 Rl. pta.

This stamp features the coat of arms of Spain, which includes the arms of Castile (a castle) and León (a lion). It was the first stamp issued for use across all Spanish colonies, intended to standardize postal rates and practices. The denomination is '1/2 Real de plata'.

Issued under Queen Isabella II, this stamp represents Spain's effort to unify the postal systems of its remaining overseas territories, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, in the mid-19th century.