Marianne de Bequet, 0.80 Francs

Name: Marianne de Bequet, 0.80 Francs
Brand: France

France · 1975 · 0.80 F

This definitive stamp features the 'Marianne de Bequet,' an allegorical representation of the French Republic. Designed and engraved by Pierre Bequet, it depicts Marianne in a modern, forward-looking style, wearing the Phrygian cap of liberty. This design was part of a long-running series used for everyday postage in France.

Issued during the presidency of Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, this stamp series continued the French tradition of using the Marianne figure on definitive postage, a symbol of liberty and the Republic since the French Revolution.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

marianne allegory definitive liberty phrygian-cap

Catalog Numbers

sg2032

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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.