Tughra of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, Crescent and Star
Turkey · 1880 · 20 Paras
This stamp features the tughra, an intricate calligraphic monogram, of Sultan Abdul Hamid II. The design is framed by a crescent moon and a star, classic symbols of the Ottoman Empire, with the denomination indicated in both Arabic and Latin script numerals.
Issued during the later period of the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Abdul Hamid II, this stamp represents a blend of traditional Islamic calligraphy with Western-style philatelic design elements, reflecting the ongoing modernization efforts of the era.
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