Greece Large Hermes Head, 10 Lepta

Greece · 1862 · 10 Lepta

This stamp features the classic Large Hermes Head design, a profile of the Greek god Hermes facing right, enclosed within a rectangular frame. The denomination '10' is shown in numerals in the bottom corners, with the currency 'ΛΕΠΤ.' (Lepta) printed at the bottom center. This design was the first and most iconic of modern Greece, symbolizing its classical heritage.

Issued as part of the second series of Large Hermes Head stamps, this definitive was printed in Paris and used for domestic postage within Greece during the reign of King Otto.