Lion and Sun, 1 Chahi
Iran · 1876 · 1 Chahi
This definitive stamp from Persia (modern-day Iran) features the classic Lion and Sun emblem, a prominent national symbol for centuries. The design is typographed in a simple, elegant frame, with the denomination '1 Chahi' inscribed in Persian script at the bottom.
Issued under the rule of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, this stamp represents a period of modernization in Persia, including the development of its postal system. The Lion and Sun motif was the official emblem of the state until the 1979 revolution.
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