Persia 1875 4 Shahi Lion and Sun

Iran · 1875 · 4 Shahi

This stamp features the classic Lion and Sun (Shir-o-Khorshid) motif, a prominent national emblem of Persia (now Iran). The design shows a lion holding a scimitar, with a radiant sun on its back, all enclosed within a simple circular frame. This issue is part of the second series of stamps issued under Naser al-Din Shah Qajar and is notable for its crude, local printing.

Issued during the Qajar dynasty under Naser al-Din Shah, this stamp represents an early period in Persian postal history. The local printing reflects the developing infrastructure of the nation at the time.