Japan, Emperor Mutsuhito (Meiji Era)
Japan · 1876 · 12 Sen
This stamp is part of the Koban series, featuring an engraved portrait of Emperor Mutsuhito, known posthumously as Emperor Meiji. The design is characterized by its intricate details and the chrysanthemum crest, the Imperial Seal of Japan, at the top. The denomination is shown in both Japanese characters and Western numerals.
Issued during the Meiji Restoration, a period of rapid modernization and westernization in Japan, these stamps replaced earlier, more traditional designs and symbolized Japan's entry onto the international stage.
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Engraved
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