Persia 1870 8 Shahi Lion and Sun
Iran (Persia) · 1870 · 8 Shahi
This stamp features the classic Persian Lion and Sun (Shir-o-Khorshid) emblem, a prominent national symbol of Iran under the Qajar dynasty. The design is typographed without perforations, characteristic of Persia's earliest issues. The denomination is 8 Shahi, indicated by the numeral in the upper right corner.
Issued under Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, this stamp is part of Persia's second series, which replaced the crude first issue. These stamps represent the early development of the postal system in Persia during a period of increasing engagement with European powers.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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