Lion and Sun, First Postage Stamp of Iran
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 with ancient roots in Iranian culture. The denomination is inscribed in Persian script within the simple, imperforate design.
Issued under the Qajar dynasty during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah, this stamp marks Persia's entry into the global postal system, reflecting the modernization efforts of the era.
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