Greece Small Hermes Head, 10 Lepta, Orange

Greece · 1886 · 10 Lepta

This definitive stamp features a profile of the Greek god Hermes, the messenger of the gods, facing right. Known as the 'Small Hermes Head' issue, it is distinguished from the earlier 'Large Hermes Head' series by its smaller, more refined design. The denomination '10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 10' is inscribed at the bottom, framed by Greek key patterns.

Issued from 1886 to 1900, the Small Hermes Head series was the primary postage of Greece for over a decade, succeeding the country's first classic issues and reflecting a period of national consolidation.