uncommonpre-1900

Greece Large Hermes Head

Name: Greece Large Hermes Head
Brand: Greece

Greece · 1861 · 1 Lepton

This stamp features a profile of the Greek god Hermes, modeled after a medal by French engraver Albert Désiré Barre. Known as the 'Large Hermes Head', this design was Greece's first postage stamp issue. The background consists of a solid color, and the denomination is printed at the bottom.

Issued in 1861, this series marked Greece's entry into the global postal system, symbolizing its national identity and sovereignty three decades after gaining independence from the Ottoman Empire.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

mythology gods hermes mercury definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.