common1945-1980

Marianne de Béquet

Name: Marianne de Béquet
Brand: France

France · 1971 · 50c

This definitive stamp features the 'Marianne de Béquet', an allegorical representation of the French Republic. The design, created by artist Pierre Béquet, portrays a modern and determined Marianne with flowing hair, symbolizing liberty and the spirit of France. It was part of a long-running series used for everyday postage.

Issued during the presidency of Georges Pompidou, this series continued the French tradition of using the Marianne allegory on definitive stamps, a practice dating back to the Second Republic.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

allegory marianne definitive women

Catalog Numbers

sg1894

scott1290

michel1716

Image: · License:

View on Wikimedia Commons

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.