Turkey 1916 Tughra Sultan Mehmed V 10 Paras Revenue Stamp

Turkey · 1916 · 10 paras

The stamp features the ornate tughra (calligraphic monogram) of Sultan Mehmed V El-Gazi, with the denomination '10 paras' inscribed below. It is printed in carmine ink.

Issued during World War I by the Ottoman Empire, this revenue stamp was used to collect proportional fees on transactions, indicating its role in the financial administration of the empire during a period of significant geopolitical change.