Greece 1900 Hermes with Caduceus Overprint

Greece · 1900 · 1 Drachma

This stamp features the classic 'Large Hermes Head' design, a definitive issue first printed in the 1860s. This particular version from 1900 is an overprint on existing stock, with the new face value of '1 ΔΡΑΧΜΗ' (1 Drachma) printed over the original design.

At the turn of the 20th century, Greece updated its currency and postage rates, necessitating the overprinting of older definitive stamps to meet new postal needs before new designs could be issued.