Ottoman Empire 20 Para Tughra Postage Stamp

Ottoman Empire · 1865 · 20 Para

This stamp features the imperial Tughra, the calligraphic monogram of the Ottoman Sultan Abdülaziz, prominently in the center. It is flanked by a crescent moon and star, traditional symbols of the Ottoman Empire, with the denomination '20 Para' inscribed in Ottoman Turkish script.

Issued during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz, this stamp is part of the Ottoman Empire's early postal issues, reflecting the modernization of its communication infrastructure in the mid-19th century. The Tughra served as a powerful symbol of imperial authority and identity on official documents and currency.