Marianne, Allegory of the French Republic

France · 1900 · 10c

This definitive stamp features a profile of Marianne, the national personification of the French Republic since the Revolution. She is depicted wearing a Phrygian cap, a classic symbol of liberty. This design, known as the 'Blanc' type, was one of several Marianne interpretations used on French postage in the early 20th century.

The Marianne series represents a core part of French identity and has been a continuous subject on its definitive stamps for over a century, reflecting the nation's republican values.