Peru 1858 1/2 Dinero Llama
Peru · 1858 · 1/2 Dinero
This stamp, part of Peru's second issue, features a detailed engraving of a llama, a culturally significant animal in the Andean region. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork and includes the inscription 'PORTE FRANCO' at the top, indicating postage has been paid.
Issued in 1858, this stamp represents an early period in Peruvian philately, following the country's first stamps by just one year. The use of national symbols like the llama was common for establishing a distinct identity on early postage.
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