Uruguay 1866 "Diligencia" 1 Centésimo, Imperforate

Uruguay · 1866 · 1 Centésimo

This classic imperforate stamp, known as the "Diligencia" (Stagecoach) issue, features a detailed depiction of a horse-drawn mail coach. Above the coach is the radiant "Sun of May," a national emblem of Uruguay and Argentina, symbolizing independence. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork with the country's name at the top and the denomination at the bottom.

Issued in 1866, this stamp represents a key period in the development of Uruguay's postal system. The stagecoach was the primary means of transporting mail and passengers across the country before the widespread adoption of railways.