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Greek Revenue Stamp, 1898, 2 Drachmae
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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