Venezuela First Issue, Coat of Arms

Name: Venezuela First Issue, Coat of Arms
Brand: Venezuela

Venezuela · 1859 · ½ Real

This is the first postage stamp issued by Venezuela, featuring the national Coat of Arms. The design is crudely lithographed and shows the arms, which include a sheaf of wheat, weapons, and a white horse, under a banner of liberty. The denomination 'MEDIO REAL' is inscribed at the bottom.

Issued in 1859, this stamp marks Venezuela's entry into the global postal system, a significant step for the young republic in facilitating communication and commerce.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry classic-stamps

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$175

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.