Marianne de Decaris, 0.25 Francs
France · 1960 · 0.25 FRF
This definitive stamp features the 'Marianne de Decaris,' an allegorical representation of the French Republic. Designed and engraved by Albert Decaris, the portrait shows Marianne wearing a Phrygian cap, a classic symbol of liberty. This design was part of a long-running series used for everyday postage in France.
Issued during the early years of the Fifth Republic under President Charles de Gaulle, this stamp represents a period of political stability and economic growth in post-war France. The Marianne allegory has been a consistent symbol of French identity and republican values since the Revolution.
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