Venezuela 1873 Arms of Venezuela, 1 Real

Venezuela · 1873 · 1 Real

This stamp features the national Coat of Arms of Venezuela, a design element frequently used on the country's early issues. The intricate design includes a shield divided into three sections, topped by two cornucopias and flanked by olive and palm branches. This particular issue is part of a series printed in Paris by the Imprimerie et Librairie Centrales des Chemins de Fer.

Issued during a period of political transition in Venezuela, this stamp represents the nation's identity and sovereignty in the late 19th century. The use of the national arms was a common practice to assert statehood on official documents and correspondence.