Greece 1901 Matches Revenue Stamp

Greece · 1901 · 1 Drachma

The stamp features the Greek coat of arms, a cross within a laurel wreath, at its center. The denomination '1 ΔΡΑΧΜΗ' is prominently displayed at the bottom, surrounded by Greek text.

This special revenue stamp was issued by Greece in 1901 to collect tax specifically from matches, as mandated by Law 1168. It illustrates a historical method of government revenue generation through taxation on consumer goods.