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uncommonpre-1900
Greek Revenue Stamp, 1898, 2 Drachmae
Greece · 1898 · 2 drachmae
A green Greek revenue stamp featuring a seated allegorical female figure, possibly Justice or Greece, holding a staff, with a shield beside her. The denomination '2 ΔΡΧ.' is at the bottom, and 'ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ' is at the top.
This is a fiscal revenue stamp from Greece, used for taxation purposes rather than postage. It reflects the financial administration of the country during the late 19th century.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: <span lang="en">Anonymous</span><span style="display:none">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain
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