Italy First Day Cover – Bronzi di Riace – 1980

Year: 1980

Event: Bronzi di Riace (Riace Bronzes) – Masterpieces of Greek Sculpture

Postmark: 23.06.1980 – Museo Nazionale Reggio Calabria – Giornata di emissione

Condition: Excellent, First Day Cover

Description: This Italian First Day Cover (FDC), issued in 1980, commemorates the famous Riace Bronzes, two Greek warrior statues dating back to the 5th century BC, discovered in the sea near Riace in 1972. These masterpieces of classical art are preserved in the Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia in Reggio Calabria.

• Stamps:
• 200 Lire (x2) – Featuring the Riace Bronzes, showcasing their exquisite detail and significance in Greek art history.
• Cachet:
  Full-color illustration of the Riace Bronzes alongside details of their discovery and historical importance.
• Cancellation:
  Special Reggio Calabria postmark dated 23 June 1980, marking the official day of issue dedicated to the Riace Bronzes.

Additional Info:

• Country: Italy
• Theme: Art, Sculpture, Greek Antiquity, Archaeology
• Stamp Value: 200 Lire (pair)
• Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

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