Italy, 1924, King Victor Emmanuel III, 60 Centesimi Carmine

Italy · 1924 · 60c

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy. The design is simple and elegant, with the denomination 'CENT. 60' at the bottom and 'POSTE ITALIANE' at the top, framed by ornate scrollwork. The stamp is printed in a distinct carmine color.

Issued during the early years of Mussolini's Fascist government, this stamp series continued to feature the reigning monarch, Victor Emmanuel III, who had been King since 1900. This period saw significant political and social change in Italy.