Pizarro's Encounter on Gallo Island, Peru 1935

Peru · 1935 · 50 Cts.

The stamp depicts Francisco Pizarro drawing a line in the sand during his encounter with the 'Thirteen of Gallo' on Isla del Gallo, with his men around him. It features a black 'Deficit' overprint.

This stamp commemorates a pivotal moment in the Spanish conquest of Peru, where Francisco Pizarro challenged his men to choose between wealth and hardship, leading to the continuation of his expedition.