Lion and Sun, First Postage Stamp of Persia
Iran · 1868 · 1 Shahi
This is the first officially issued postage stamp of Persia (modern-day Iran). The design features the national emblem of the time, the Lion and Sun (Shir-o-Khorshid), a symbol of Persian royalty and national identity for centuries. The denomination is inscribed in Persian script within the circular frame.
Issued under the rule of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, this stamp marks Persia's entry into the global postal system, reflecting the modernization efforts of the Qajar dynasty during the 19th century.
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