Paraguay 1870 Coat of Arms, First Postage Stamp
Paraguay · 1870 · 1 Real
This stamp features the coat of arms of Paraguay, a prominent lion wearing a Phrygian cap, also known as a liberty cap. The design is enclosed within a circular frame bearing the inscription 'REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY' and the denomination 'UN REAL'. This was the very first postage stamp issued by the nation.
Issued in 1870, this stamp marked Paraguay's entry into the global postal system, a significant step in establishing national sovereignty and infrastructure following the devastating Paraguayan War (1864-1870).
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