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Paraguay Coat of Arms and Lion
commonpre-1900

Paraguay Coat of Arms and Lion

Paraguay · 1881 · 1c

This stamp features two prominent national symbols of Paraguay. On the left is the national coat of arms, a star surrounded by palm and olive branches. On the right is the Treasury Seal, depicting a seated lion with a Phrygian cap on a pole, symbolizing liberty.

Issued in 1881, this definitive series was among the early postage stamps of Paraguay, used for regular mail and establishing the nation's identity through its key emblems.

Printing Method

Lithography

Catalog Numbers

scott16

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$7
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$4
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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