Tughra of Sultan Abdülaziz, Crescent and Star
Turkey · 1863 · 20 Para
This stamp features the Tughra, the intricate calligraphic monogram of Sultan Abdülaziz, who reigned from 1861 to 1876. The Tughra is centrally placed above a crescent containing the denomination in both Arabic script and numerals, with a star at the top. This design served as the first general issue postage stamp for the Ottoman Empire.
Issued in 1863, this stamp marks the entry of the Ottoman Empire into the international postal system, reflecting the modernization and Westernization reforms of the Tanzimat period.
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