Peru 1857 1 dinero red

Peru · 1857 · 1 dinero

This stamp features the Peruvian coat of arms, prominently displaying a vicuña, a cinchona tree, and a cornucopia, all surmounted by a laurel wreath and flanked by flags. A condor, a national symbol, is often depicted above the shield.

Issued in 1857, this stamp belongs to Peru's early definitive series, reflecting the nation's nascent postal system and its efforts to establish national identity through its symbols on postage.