Ottoman Empire 1891 2 Paras Abdul Hamid II Tughra Revenue Stamp

Ottoman Empire · 1891 · 2 paras

The stamp features the ornate tughra (calligraphic monogram) of Sultan Abdul Hamid II at its center, surrounded by Ottoman Turkish script. The denomination '2 PARA' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

This stamp served as a revenue stamp for newspapers and advertisements in the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II. It reflects the administrative and fiscal practices of the late Ottoman period.