Hermes Flying Over Athens, Definitive Issue

Greece · 1911 · 1 Drachma

This definitive stamp features an allegorical design of the god Hermes, the messenger of the gods, flying over the city of Athens. The iconic Acropolis is clearly visible below him, symbolizing the connection between Greece's ancient heritage and its modern state. The design is rendered in a classical style, typical of the period.

Issued as part of a long-running definitive series, this stamp reflects Greece's strong national identity rooted in its classical past during the early 20th century, a period of territorial expansion and political change leading up to the Balkan Wars.