Ethiopia Imperial Government Revenue Stamp, 1 Ethiopian Dollar

Name: Ethiopia Imperial Government Revenue Stamp, 1 Ethiopian Dollar
Brand: Ethiopia

Ethiopia · 1960 · 1 Eth. $

This revenue stamp from the Imperial Ethiopian Government features the national coat of arms, the Conquering Lion of Judah, holding a cross-staff with a banner. The denomination of 1 Ethiopian Dollar is indicated at the bottom, with inscriptions in Amharic script at the top and sides. The design is framed by an ornate border.

Issued during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie, these revenue stamps were used for fiscal purposes, such as taxes and legal document fees, rather than for postage. The Lion of Judah was a powerful symbol of the Solomonic dynasty and Ethiopian sovereignty.

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Themes

revenue coat-of-arms lion-of-judah

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$20

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.