Uruguay 10 Centesimos Artigas Definitives

Uruguay · 1884 · 10 Centesimos

This definitive stamp features a portrait of José Gervasio Artigas, a revered national hero of Uruguay. The design is simple and functional, typical of definitive issues of the period, with the country name at the top and the denomination '10 CENTESIMOS' at the bottom. The portrait is framed by an ornate oval border.

Issued in 1884, this stamp was part of a long-running series honoring Artigas, often called 'the father of Uruguayan nationhood' for his role in the country's struggle for independence in the early 19th century.