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1906 Intercalated Olympic Games Commemorative
Greece · 1906 · 50 Lepta
The stamp depicts a classical discus thrower in action, with the iconic Acropolis of Athens visible in the background. It features the country name 'ΕΛΛΑΣ' and the year '1906'.
These stamps were issued to commemorate the 1906 Intercalated Games, an international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece, which was intended to be part of a series of Olympic Games held every four years between the main Olympic cycles.
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Image: Government of Greece · License: Public domain
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