Hermes, Engraved Issue of 1910

Greece · 1910 · 1 Lepton

This definitive stamp features a classic design of Hermes, the messenger god of Greek mythology. The detailed engraving shows Hermes looking to the left, wearing his signature winged petasos (hat). This design was part of a long-running series that replaced earlier Hermes issues.

Issued during the Kingdom of Greece, this series represents a period of relative stability before the Balkan Wars. The continued use of classical themes like Hermes reinforced Greece's ancient cultural heritage.