Italy 1968, 100th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy

Name: Italy 1968, 100th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy
Brand: Italy

Italy · 1968 · 90 L

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Unification of Italy, with Rome becoming the capital. The design features an allegorical representation of Italy, depicted as a classical female figure, alongside the dates '1868' and '1968' to mark the centenary.

Issued in 1968, this stamp celebrates a key moment in Italian history, the Risorgimento, which culminated in the unification of the Italian peninsula into a single state.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

history anniversary unification allegory sculpture

Catalog Numbers

sg1157

scott1000

michel1236

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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.