Greece, Large Hermes Head, 1 lepton
Greece · 1861 · 1 lepton
This stamp features the classic 'Large Hermes Head' design, a profile of the Greek god Hermes based on a medal by French engraver Albert Désiré Barre. It is the first postage stamp issued by Greece, printed in Paris. The design became an iconic symbol of early Greek philately.
Issued in 1861, this stamp marks Greece's entry into the postal union, reflecting its establishment as a modern European nation after gaining independence from the Ottoman Empire.
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