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Wednesday, 6 August 2025

4057) National Archaeological Discoveries, Republic of Greece: The Hellenic Post (also known as ELTA (EATA - Greek) has issued two EUROPA se-tenant (2.- & 3.- €) Stamps in a Booklet depicting Philip II of Macedon and Alexander the Great: Date of Issue: 7th May 2025:

4057) National Archaeological Discoveries, Republic of Greece: The Hellenic Post (also known as ELTA (EATA - Greek) has issued two EUROPA se-tenant (2.- & 3.- €) Stamps in a Booklet depicting Philip II of Macedon and Alexander the Great: Date of Issue: 7th 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, Republic of Greece: The Hellenic Post (also known as ELTA (or EATA - Greek) has issued two EUROPA se-tenant (2.- & 3.- €) Stamps in a Booklet depicting Philip II of Macedon and Alexander the Great: Date of Issue: 7th May 2025: 

Both stamps are also issued in one booklet of 4 stamps (2 of each) - the stamps from the booklet haven't a perforation on two sides.

The two stamps feature Philip II of Macedon and Alexander the Great.

The frieze from the royal tomb at Vergina depicts Philip II of Macedon, highlighting the strength and grandeur of a ruler who unified Greece and paved the way for his son's conquests.

A few decades later, Alexander the Great appears on a gold stater minted by Lysimachus of Thrace, deified, with the horn of Ammon Zeus and the royal diadem—symbols of divine kingship and lasting influence.

These two objects reflect the Macedonian legacy of power, as expressed through art and the image of the king.

1. Philip II of Macedon From the large frieze on the gold and ivory couch in the chamber of the King’s tomb 336 B.C. (Polycentric Museum of Aigai / Royal Tombs / Treasures Exhibition) .

2. Alexander the Great Gold stater of Lysimachus of Thrace, 297/6 - 282/1 B.C. Head of the deified Alexander to the right, wearing a diadem and the horn of Ammon Zeus Athens, (Numismatic Museum, Saroglou Collection 8154).

The Stamp Booklet







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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":











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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













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Greek Mythology Coin Series:









Germania Mint issues:














Greek Mythology Coin Series:










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