Moldavia 1858 Bull's Head 27 Parale
Romania · 1858 · 27 Parale
This iconic stamp features the head of an aurochs (bull) within a circular design, a traditional heraldic symbol of Moldavia. Below the bull's head is a post horn with the denomination '27' inside, and the inscription 'PORTO SCRISORI' (postage for letters) encircles the design.
Issued in 1858 by the Principality of Moldavia, these 'Bull's Head' stamps are among the world's earliest and most famous postage stamps, predating the unification of Moldavia and Wallachia to form Romania.
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