common1945-1980

Costa Rica 1960 Olympic Games, Rome - Discus Thrower

Name: Costa Rica 1960 Olympic Games, Rome - Discus Thrower
Brand: Costa Rica

Costa Rica · 1960 · 10 céntimos

This airmail stamp features a classic Greek sculpture of a discus thrower, specifically the 'Discobolus' by Myron. The design celebrates Costa Rica's participation in the XVII Olympic Games held in Rome, Italy in 1960. The denomination is 10 céntimos.

Issued to commemorate the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, this stamp was part of a global philatelic celebration of the games, which were the first to be fully televised worldwide.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

sports olympics ancient-greece sculpture discus

Catalog Numbers

scottC283

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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.