uncommonpre-1900

Argentina 1 Centavo Sun of May

Name: Argentina 1 Centavo Sun of May
Brand: Argentina

Argentina · 1864 · 1 centavo

The stamp features the 'Sun of May' emblem, a stylized sun with a human face, surrounded by the country's name 'REPUBLICA ARGENTINA' and 'CORREOS' at the top, and the denomination '1 CENTAVO' at the bottom.

This stamp belongs to an early definitive series of Argentina, issued after the consolidation of the Argentine Republic. It represents the nascent postal system of the newly unified nation, utilizing a prominent national symbol.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

national-symbols definitive sun

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