Europa 1980, Famous People: Georgios Karaiskakis and Ioannis Makriyiannis

Name: Europa 1980, Famous People: Georgios Karaiskakis and Ioannis Makriyiannis
Brand: Greece

Greece · 1980 · 14 & 20 GRD

This set of two stamps was issued for the 1980 Europa series, with the theme of 'Famous People'. The 14 drachma stamp depicts Georgios Karaiskakis, a renowned military commander of the Greek War of Independence. The 20 drachma stamp features Ioannis Makriyiannis, a general and key figure in the same conflict, known for his memoirs.

Issued to commemorate key figures of the Greek War of Independence (1821-1829), these stamps honor the heroes who fought for Greece's liberation from the Ottoman Empire.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

europa famous-people military history independence

Catalog Numbers

sg1421-1422

scott1351-1352

michel1383-1384

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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.