Costa Rica 1924 Olympic Games Issue
Costa Rica · 1924 · 10 Céntimos
This stamp commemorates the 1924 Olympic Games held in Paris. The central design features the famous ancient Greek sculpture, the Discobolus of Myron, which depicts a discus thrower in motion. The inscription "JUEGOS OLIMPICOS" (Olympic Games) is prominent at the top.
Issued to honor Costa Rica's participation in the VIII Olympiad in Paris, this stamp reflects the growing international importance of the modern Olympic movement in the early 20th century.
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