Venezuela, 1859 Coat of Arms, 1/2 Real Yellow

Venezuela · 1859 · 1/2 Real

This stamp is the first postage stamp issued by Venezuela. The design features the national Coat of Arms, which includes a sheaf of wheat, weapons, a white horse, and two cornucopias, symbolizing unity, victory, and abundance. The denomination 'MEDIO REAL' is inscribed at the bottom.

Issued in 1859, this stamp marks Venezuela's entry into the global postal system. It was part of the first series of stamps, known as 'Escudos de Venezuela', which were crudely lithographed in Caracas.