This Paraguayan postage stamp features the iconic national emblem — a vigilant lion guarding the Phrygian cap of liberty under radiant rays, symbolizing “Paz y Justicia” (Peace and Justice). Originally issued in 1904, this 1 Centavo red stamp was later overprinted with “1909” in bold black numerals to mark continued postal use or revalidation of earlier print stock. The detailed engraving and patriotic symbolism make it a cherished item among collectors of classic South American issues, particularly those focusing on Paraguay’s early republic period.