Israel 1948 Doar Ivri (Hebrew Post) 3m

Israel · 1948 · 3m

This stamp is the first in the inaugural "Doar Ivri" (Hebrew Post) series, issued on the day Israel declared its independence. The design features an ancient Judean coin from the First Jewish-Roman War (66-70 CE), symbolizing the revival of Jewish sovereignty. The coin depicts a lidded amphora and is inscribed with ancient Hebrew script.

Issued on May 16, 1948, just two days after the Israeli Declaration of Independence, this series marks the establishment of the state's postal service. The name "Israel" was not yet finalized, so the stamps were inscribed "Doar Ivri" instead.