Moldavian Bull's Head 27 Parale
Romania · 1858 · 27 Parale
This stamp features the head of an aurochs (bull), the coat of arms of the Principality of Moldavia. A five-pointed star is positioned between its horns, and a post horn is depicted below the head. The inscription, in Romanian Cyrillic, indicates the postage and the issuing authority.
Issued by the Principality of Moldavia before its union with Wallachia to form Romania, this is the first postage stamp from the region. It is renowned for its primitive yet iconic design and its extreme rarity.
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