Mount Athos Diamonitirion Permit Stamp
Greece · 1978 · 100 Drachmas
This 1978 Greek stamp features a scenic depiction of the historic Simonopetra Monastery, one of the twenty monasteries on Mount Athos. The stamp commemorates the 'Diamonitirion,' a special permit required for visitors to enter the autonomous monastic state.
Mount Athos is a unique self-governed monastic state and a spiritual center of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, with a history spanning over a millennium. The Diamonitirion permit system reflects its ancient traditions and strict regulations for entry.
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Offset
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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