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Tunisia 2020 Definitive Stamp - Roman Mosaic of Ulysses and the Sirens
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Tunisia 2020 Definitive Stamp - Roman Mosaic of Ulysses and the Sirens

Tunisia · 2020 · 1 TND

This definitive stamp features a detail from the famous Roman mosaic depicting Ulysses (Odysseus) and the Sirens. The artwork, discovered in Dougga, Tunisia, shows Ulysses tied to the mast of his ship to resist the enchanting song of the Sirens. The mosaic is housed in the Bardo National Museum in Tunis.

Issued as part of a definitive series, this stamp highlights Tunisia's rich Roman and Carthaginian heritage, promoting its significant archaeological sites and artifacts which are major cultural and tourist attractions.

Catalog Numbers

sg2081
scott1785
michel2036

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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