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1932 10th Olympic Summer Games, Discobolus

Name: 1932 10th Olympic Summer Games, Discobolus
Brand: United States of America

United States of America · 1932 · 3 cents

The stamp features a depiction of the Discobolus, the famous ancient Greek statue by Myron, representing the classical period. It commemorates the 10th Olympic Summer Games held in Los Angeles in 1932.

Issued for the 10th Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles, this stamp highlights the connection between modern Olympic ideals and their ancient Greek origins through the iconic Discobolus sculpture. It reflects the cultural significance of the Olympics during the interwar period.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

olympics sports sculpture art ancient-greece commemorative

Catalog Numbers

scott716

michel349

Image: "Postal Administration of the United States of Amrica" ("U.S.Postal Service") · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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