Peru 1857 Coat of Arms, First Issue

Name: Peru 1857 Coat of Arms, First Issue
Brand: Peru

Peru · 1857 · 1/2 Real

This stamp is the first issue of Peru, featuring the national Coat of Arms. The design includes a shield divided into three fields: a vicuña, a cinchona tree (the source of quinine), and a cornucopia overflowing with coins, all surmounted by a civic crown. This classic design is finely engraved and printed on blue paper.

Issued in 1857, this stamp marks Peru's entry into the global postal system, replacing handstamps and pre-paid envelopes. It was part of a set of two stamps, with the other being a 1 Peseta value, intended for domestic mail.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry first-issue

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$850

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$400

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$150

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.