Uruguay 1859 'Sun of May' 120 Centesimos, Thin Numerals
Uruguay · 1859 · 120 Centesimos
This stamp features the 'Sun of May', a national emblem of Uruguay, which also appears on the country's flag and coat of arms. The design is simple, with the radiant sun at the center, the denomination '120' below, and the word 'CENTESIMOS' at the bottom. This is the 'thin numerals' variety, a key identifier for this early issue.
Issued in 1859, this is one of Uruguay's earliest postage stamps, part of the second series known as the 'Soles de Montevideo' or 'Suns of Montevideo'. These classic issues were used for domestic postage during a period of political and economic consolidation for the young republic.
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