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uncommon1900-1945
French Morocco 1900 Surcharged 2 Pesetas
French Morocco · 1900 · 2 pesetas on 2 francs
A red stamp featuring a profile of Ceres, goddess of agriculture, surcharged '2 PESETAS' in black over the original '2 FRANCS' denomination.
This stamp was issued by the French Postal Agency in Morocco, surcharging French currency to local Spanish pesetas, reflecting the monetary situation and French influence in Morocco at the turn of the 20th century.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Jules Auguste Sage (1840—1910) · License: Public domain
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