common1945-1980

Argentina 1978, 200th Anniversary of the Birth of General José de San Martín

Name: Argentina 1978, 200th Anniversary of the Birth of General José de San Martín
Brand: Argentina

Argentina · 1978 · 100 p

This stamp commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of General José de San Martín, a key figure in South America's struggle for independence from Spain. The design features a portrait of San Martín, known as the "Liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru". The stamp was printed in multiple colors using the photogravure method.

Issued in 1978, this stamp honors a national hero during a period of military dictatorship in Argentina, reinforcing nationalistic pride and historical identity.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

famous-people military anniversaries independence-heroes portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg1536

scott1162

michel1284

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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