Large Hermes Head, 10 Lepta

Greece · 1861 · 10 Lepta

This stamp features the 'Large Hermes Head' design, a classic and iconic image in Greek philately. The profile of the Greek god Hermes, messenger of the gods, is depicted facing right, surrounded by an ornate frame. This design was used for Greece's first postage stamps and is highly regarded by collectors for its classical beauty.

Issued in 1861, this was among the first series of postage stamps for the Kingdom of Greece, following the initial 1861 issue printed in Paris. These Athens-printed stamps established a long-running philatelic tradition centered on the Hermes design.