Japan 1 Sen Chrysanthemum Crest Definitive Stamp
Japan · 1899 · 1 sen
The stamp features the Imperial Chrysanthemum Crest at its center, flanked by stylized floral motifs. The denomination '1 sen' is displayed at the bottom, with Japanese characters for 'Great Japan Post' at the top.
This stamp belongs to Japan's first definitive series featuring the Imperial Chrysanthemum Crest, issued from 1899. It represents a period of modernization and national identity assertion for Japan following the Meiji Restoration.
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