Japan 1 Sen Blue, Dragon Mon
Japan · 1871 · 1 Sen
This stamp is one of Japan's first issues, known as the Dragon series. The central design features a stylized dragon, a powerful symbol in Japanese mythology, surrounded by intricate patterns. The denomination is indicated by Japanese characters within the design.
Issued in 1871, this stamp represents a key moment in Japan's Meiji Restoration, a period of rapid modernization and the establishment of a national postal system based on Western models.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
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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