2500th Anniversary of the Persian Empire, Cyrus the Great
Iran · 1971 · 1 Rl
This stamp commemorates the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great. The design features a portrait of Cyrus the Great, based on ancient reliefs, set against a solid background. It was part of a larger series celebrating this significant milestone in Iranian and world history.
Issued in 1971 under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, this stamp was part of a massive, year-long national celebration intended to showcase Iran's ancient heritage and its continuity into the modern Pahlavi dynasty.
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Photogravure
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