India – Scott # 1416, used
$1.251992 India Scott #1416, a used commemorative stamp issued for the XXV Olympic Games in Barcelona. Features an energetic boxing scene with Olympic symbolism in a modern illustrative style.
From the grand empires of the Raj to the vibrant independence era, India’s stamps tell a story as colorful and diverse as the country itself. Early British Indian issues feature Queen Victoria and King George in ornate engravings, while post-independence stamps celebrate Mahatma Gandhi, festivals, wildlife, and India’s technological progress. Collectors treasure these miniature windows into a nation’s history—spanning colonial legacies, independence milestones, and modern achievements. Whether you’re drawn to classic rupee denominations or contemporary commemoratives, Indian philately offers endless fascination and cultural depth.
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1992 India Scott #1416, a used commemorative stamp issued for the XXV Olympic Games in Barcelona. Features an energetic boxing scene with Olympic symbolism in a modern illustrative style.

1947 India Scott #195, a used Victory commemorative stamp featuring King George VI and a symbolic 1945 Victory design. Issued at the close of World War II during the final period of British rule in India.

1947 India Scott #196, a used Victory commemorative stamp featuring King George VI and a symbolic “Victory 1945” design. Issued at the close of World War II during the final year of British rule in India.

2011 India Scott #2707a, a used India–Slovenia joint issue souvenir sheet. Features colorful folk art scenes highlighting rural life, traditional dance, and cultural exchange between the two nations.

1963 India Scott #372, unused hinged. Issued for the FAO’s Freedom from Hunger campaign, featuring wheat symbolism and humanitarian imagery highlighting global food security and cooperation.

1963 India Scott #373, unused hinged. Red Cross Centenary issue featuring Henri Dunant and the iconic Red Cross emblem, marking 100 years of international humanitarian service.

Portuguese India 1951, Scott #513, Tricentennial of Padre José Vaz. Blue 9 Tangas issue. Unused, hinged.

Portuguese India 1935, Scott #532–533, Centenary of Bishop Sebastião Rodolfo Dalgado. Mint, never hinged.

C. J. Brown’s The Coins of India (1922) surveys the evolution of Indian coinage from ancient punch-marked pieces to the medieval period, illuminating the history, art, and symbolism behind South Asia’s rich numismatic heritage.
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