Lion and Sun, First Issue of Persia

Iran (Persia) · 1868 · 1 Shahi

This stamp is the first official postage stamp issued by 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, set within an ornate circular frame. The denomination is indicated by the numeral '1' at the top.

Issued under the rule of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, this stamp marked Persia's entry into the global postal system, reflecting the nation's efforts to modernize its administration and infrastructure during the 19th century.