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uncommon1900-1945
Turkey 1909 Mehmed V Tughra, 20 paras revenue
Ottoman Empire · 1909 · 20 paras
A green stamp featuring the intricate calligraphic monogram (Tughra) of Sultan Mehmed V Reshad. The denomination '20 paras' is inscribed within the design.
Issued during the reign of Sultan Mehmed V, this revenue stamp reflects the administrative and financial systems of the late Ottoman Empire. It was used for collecting fixed fees rather than postal services.
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Image: Government of Turkey · License: Public domain
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