Roman States 24c Stamp Centenary

Italy · 1968 · 90 L

This stamp commemorates the centenary of the 24 centesimi stamp issued by the Roman States in 1868. The design features a reproduction of the original stamp, which depicts the Papal tiara and the keys of Saint Peter, set against a modern, stylized background. It is part of a series celebrating historic Italian stamps.

Issued in 1968, this stamp looks back to the final years of the Papal States before the unification of Italy was completed in 1870. It highlights Italy's rich and complex postal history, which includes numerous pre-unification states.