Pont du Gard Aqueduct, Nîmes

Name: Pont du Gard Aqueduct, Nîmes
Brand: France

France · 1970 · 0,50 F

This stamp features a detailed engraving of the Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge that crosses the Gardon River in southern France. The design highlights the three-tiered structure of the aqueduct, a masterpiece of Roman engineering. It was issued as part of the 1970 Tourist series to promote France's rich historical and architectural heritage.

Built in the 1st century AD, the Pont du Gard is one of the best-preserved Roman aqueducts and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985. The stamp's issuance in 1970 reflects a post-war effort to boost tourism by showcasing national landmarks.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

architecture bridges roman-empire unesco-world-heritage

Catalog Numbers

sg1869

scott1269

yvert1642

michel1706

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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

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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