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French Morocco 1900 Surcharged 2 Pesetas
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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