Greece 1901 Flying Mercury 1 Drachma

Greece · 1901 · 1 Drachma

This definitive stamp features an allegorical depiction of the Greek god Hermes, known as Mercury in Roman mythology, in flight. He is shown carrying the caduceus, his traditional staff, symbolizing his role as a messenger. The design is a classic example of early 20th-century Greek philately, emphasizing its mythological heritage.

Issued at the turn of the 20th century, this stamp was part of a long-running definitive series used for postage in Greece during a period of national consolidation and modernization following the Greco-Turkish War of 1897.