Greece 1924 Postage Due, Hermes

Greece · 1924 · 10 Lepta

This postage due stamp features a central design of the head of Hermes, the messenger god of Greek mythology, facing left. The design is enclosed within an ornate rectangular frame with the denomination '10' in the upper corners and 'ΛΕΠΤΑ' at the bottom. The word 'ΕΙΣΠΡΑΚΤΕΟΝ' (To Be Collected) is inscribed at the top, indicating its function as a postage due stamp.

Issued as part of the 1924-1926 Postage Due series, these stamps were used to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a letter. The use of classical imagery like Hermes was common in Greek philately, connecting the modern state with its ancient heritage.