Greece Large Hermes Head, 1 Lepton

Greece · 1861 · 1 Lepton

This is the first postage stamp issued by Greece, featuring a profile of the Greek god Hermes, the messenger of the gods. The design, known as the "Large Hermes Head," was created by the French engraver Albert Désiré Barre and printed in Paris. The denomination is 1 Lepton, indicated in Greek script at the bottom.

Issued in 1861, this stamp marks Greece's entry into the postal union and represents a significant step in the modernization of its postal service, following the models of other European nations.