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Italy 1960 Olympic Games - Romulus and Remus

Name: Italy 1960 Olympic Games - Romulus and Remus
Brand: Italy

Italy · 1960 · 25 L

This stamp commemorates the XVII Olympic Games held in Rome in 1960. The design features the iconic Capitoline Wolf sculpture, depicting the she-wolf suckling the mythical founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. The Olympic rings are prominently displayed above the denomination.

Issued to celebrate Rome hosting the Summer Olympics, this stamp series highlighted the city's rich ancient history and its connection to the classical origins of the games.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

olympics mythology ancient-rome sports sculpture animals wolves

Catalog Numbers

sg959

scott820

michel1062

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.