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1916 Greece Fiscal Stamp with Royal Coat of Arms Overprint
Greece · 1916 · 1 Drachma
A green fiscal stamp featuring 'Hellenic Administration' text, with '1 Drachma' denomination. It is overprinted with the Royal Coat of Arms, consisting of a crown above a cross.
This stamp was overprinted during the National Schism (1916-1917), a period of deep political division in Greece, signifying the royalist faction's authority. It served as a revenue stamp for the Hellenic Administration.
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Image: Government of Greece · License: Public domain
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