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Omayyad Mosque, Damascus
common1945-1980

Omayyad Mosque, Damascus

United Arab Republic · 1959 · 15 Milliemes

A stamp depicting the iconic Omayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria, specifically highlighting the Minaret of Jesus.

Issued in 1959 during the short-lived United Arab Republic (a union of Egypt and Syria), this stamp commemorates a significant Islamic architectural landmark located in Syria, one of the UAR's constituent regions.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Image: Numérisation <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Yuu_UKIBASHI" class="mw-redirect" title="User:Yuu UKIBASHI">Yuu UKIBASHI</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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