Wenden Local Post 2 Kopecks, 1863

Russian Empire · 1863 · 2 Kopecks

The stamp features the coat of arms of Wenden (Cēsis), depicting a castle gate with a lion. The denomination '2 KOP.' is visible at the bottom, with 'WENDEN' and 'POSTMARKE' inscribed around the central design.

Issued by the local post of Wenden (Cēsis) in the Russian Empire, this stamp addresses the need for postal services beyond what the imperial system provided. It represents an early example of local postal autonomy in the 19th century.