Marianne des Français Engraved Stamp, 2006

Name: Marianne des Français Engraved Stamp, 2006
Brand: France

France · 2006 · 0.53€

This definitive stamp features the 'Marianne des Français' design, an allegorical representation of the French Republic. The portrait, created by Thierry Lamouche and engraved by Claude Jumelet, depicts Marianne with a Phrygian cap, a symbol of liberty, and a tricolor cockade. The design is a modern interpretation of a classic French philatelic subject.

Issued as part of a long-running series of definitive stamps depicting Marianne, this 2006 version updated the face value to reflect the current postal rates of the time. The Marianne series is a cornerstone of French philately, symbolizing the enduring values of the Republic.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

marianne allegory definitive heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg4169

scott3216

michel4031

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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