Peru, 1866 Coat of Arms

Peru · 1866 · 1 Dinero

This definitive stamp features the national coat of arms of Peru, a classic 19th-century design. The shield is divided into three sections, displaying a vicuña (often mistaken for a llama), a cinchona tree (the source of quinine), and a cornucopia overflowing with coins, representing the nation's rich fauna, flora, and mineral wealth.

Issued in 1866, this stamp belongs to Peru's early classic period, following its first issues in 1857. The design reflects the nation's pride and identity during a period of post-independence consolidation.