Hermes Head, Large, 10 Lepta

Greece · 1862 · 10 Lepta

This stamp features the large head of Hermes, the messenger god of Greek mythology, facing right. The design is based on a medal by the French engraver Albert Désiré Barre and was printed in Paris. The denomination '10 ΛΕΠΤΑ' is inscribed at the bottom.

Issued as part of Greece's first definitive series, the Large Hermes Heads were the country's primary postage stamps for over two decades, symbolizing the nation's classical heritage after gaining independence.