Peru Arequipa 1885 Admiral Grau 5 Centavos

Peru · 1885 · 5 Centavos

The stamp features a profile portrait of Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario facing left, with 'PERU' and 'AREQUIPA' inscribed at the top and '5 CENTAVOS' at the bottom.

This local issue from Arequipa, Peru, was released in 1885, likely during or shortly after the War of the Pacific, honoring Admiral Miguel Grau, a national hero who died in the conflict.