Tuscany 3 Crazie, Marzocco Lion
Tuscany · 1857 · 3 Crazie
This definitive stamp features the Marzocco, the heraldic lion that is a symbol of Florence and, by extension, Tuscany. The crowned lion rests its paw on a shield bearing the fleur-de-lis, another emblem of Florence. The denomination '3 CRAZIE' is inscribed below the central design.
Issued by the Grand Duchy of Tuscany before its annexation into the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1859, which led to the unification of Italy. This stamp represents the final period of Tuscany's independent postal administration.
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