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Tuesday, 15 July 2025

4028) National Archaeological Discoveries, Vatican City: The Postal and Philatelic Service of the Vatican City has issued three EUROPA Stamps of 0.10, 0.15, and 1.30 € (Euros) depicting details of some finds discovered in the Vatican during excavations in 1941 at the level of the ancient Constantinian Basilica and more recently in the cemetery area of the ancient Via Triumphalis: Date of Issue: 27th May 2025:

4028) National Archaeological Discoveries, Vatican City: The  Postal and Philatelic Service of the Vatican City has issued three EUROPA Stamps of 0.10, 0.15, and 1.30  (Euros) depicting details of some finds discovered in the Vatican during excavations in 1941 at the level of the ancient Constantinian Basilica and more recently in the cemetery area of the ancient Via TriumphalisDate of Issue: 27th May 2025:

About EUROPA Stamps:

EUROPA Stamps are special stamps issued by European postal administrations. 

They bear the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme. 

EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world and have been issued for over 60 years.

Every year a new theme is assigned by PostEurop and all participating countries issue stamps with their own interpretation of the theme. The theme for 2025 is "National Archeological Discoveries"

More about EUROPA Postage Stamps:

EUROPA Postage stamps (also known as Europa - CEPT - European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations - until 1992) are special stamps issued by European Postal Administrations/Enterprises and bears the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme.

EUROPA stamps underline cooperation in the posts domain, aimed at promotion of philately. They also build awareness of the common roots, culture and history of Europe and its common goals.

As such, EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world.

Since the first issue in 1956, EUROPA stamps have been a tangible symbol of Europe's desire for closer integration and co-operation.

In 1993, PostEurop became responsible for issuing EUROPA stamps.

When CEPT decided to focus more on telecommunications in 1993, PostEurop took over the management of the Europa issues. The CEPT logo was replaced by a new logo created by PostEurop i.e. the word "EUROPA" leaning towards the right hand side.

Each year, PostEurop's "Stamps & Philately Group" selects the EUROPA stamp theme:

1993 - Contemporary Art

1994 - Great Discoveries

1995 - Peace and Freedom

1996 - Famous women

1997 - Tales and legends

1998 - Festivals and National Celebrations

1999 - Nature Reserves and Parks

2000 - Common Design. Tower of 6 stars

2001 - Water - Treasure of Nature

2002 - The Circus

2003 - Poster Art

2004 - Holidays

2005 - Gastronomy

2006 - Integration through the eyes of Young People

2007 - Scout Centenary

2008 - Writing Letters

2009 - Astronomy

2010 - Children Books

2011 - Forests - International Year of Forests

2012 - Visit …. (for instance "Visit Finland" etc.)

2013 - Van of the Postman - Postal vehicles 

2014 - Musical instruments - National musical instruments

2015 - Old Toys

2016 - Ecology in Europe - "Think Green". Common Design

2017 - Castles

2018 - Bridges

2019 - National Birds

2020 - Ancient Postal Routes

2021 - Endangered National Wildlife

2022 - Stories & Myths. 

2023 - PEACE – The highest value of humanity       

2024 - Underwater fauna and flora           

2025 - National Archaeological discoveries       

2026 - Common design: 70th anniversary of EUROPA             stamps            

2027 - Street art

About EUROPA - National Archaeological Discoveries, Vatican City: The  Postal and Philatelic Service of the Vatican City has issued three EUROPA Stamps of 0.10, 0.15, and 1.30  (Euros) depicting details of some finds discovered in the Vatican during excavations in 1941 at the level of the ancient Constantinian Basilica and more recently in the cemetery area of the ancient Via TriumphalisDate of Issue: 27th May 2025:

The Vatican City, through its Postal and Philatelic Service, has printed Europa Stamps in 2025, with a focus on "National Archaeological Discoveries". 

These stamps feature details of finds from Vatican excavations, specifically from the ancient Constantinian Basilica and the Via Triumphalis cemetery. 

The stamps will be issued on May 27, 2025, with three values: 0.10, 0.15, and 1.30  Euros.

The stamps have been issued in mini-sheets of 10 stamps.

The ‘Europe 2025’ series consists of three values and depicts details of some finds discovered in the Vatican during excavations in 1941 at the level of the ancient Constantinian Basilica and more recently in the cemetery area of the ancient Via Triumphalis


To the former belongs the so-called Sarcophagus of Jonah, on the sides of which are carved the figures of the Apostles Peter and Paul, depicted on the 0.10 and 0.15 euro values respectively.

 To the Necropolis on the Via Triumphalis belongs the aedicule of Tiberius Natronius Venustus, depicted in the €1.30 value

It is named after the child who was buried there and whose beautiful marble portrait has been preserved in excellent condition.



Links:


Links to Posts on "National Archeological Discoveries" on this Blog, the theme of POSTEUROP "EUROPA -2025":













































Links to posts on "Stories and Myths"" on this Blog, the theme of PostEUROP "EUROPA -2022:






























Links to posts on "Endangered National Wildlife" on this Blog, the theme of PostEUROP "EUROPA -2021:


























Links to posts on "Ancient Postal Routes" on this Blog, the theme of PostEurop "EUROPA-2020":











16) "Ancient Postal Routes - Within and Outside Europe", Iceland: Two Postage Stamps issued by "Islandpostur" (Iceland Post) in the denominations of ISK 3150: Date of Stamps issue: 07.05.2020

17) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Old Road Majstorska Cesta", Croatia: A Se-tenant of two Stamps of the values of 8.60 HRK issued by Croatian Post: Date of stamp issue: 08.05.2020













33) Ancient Postal Routes, Vatican City State: EUROPA 2020 Theme: Two stamps of 1.10 Euro and 1.15 Euro issued by the Ufficio filatelico e Numismatico -Governatorato, Vaticano featuring ancient postal routes emanating from the Vatican City State during the 6th & 11th Centuries AD 


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