Albania 1962 Coins of Illyria
Albania · 1962 · 16 Lek
This stamp features an ancient Illyrian coin from the city of Dyrrhachium (modern-day Durrës). The design showcases a cow suckling a calf, a common motif on coins from this ancient Greek colony, symbolizing fertility and prosperity. The inscription "DYR" identifies the city of origin.
Issued by the People's Socialist Republic of Albania, this series highlighted the region's ancient Illyrian heritage, connecting the modern Albanian state to its pre-Roman past.
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