A221-1960 Rome Olympics Italy Postage Stamps L.35 – Discus Thrower – Poste Ital

Title

1960 Rome Olympics Italy Postage Stamps L.35 – Discus Thrower – Poste Italiane (Set of 9, Used)

Category

Stamps > Europe > Italy > 1946–Now

Condition

Used (postmarked, good collectible condition – some light wear consistent with age)

Item specifics

Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy

Year of Issue: 1960

Denomination: L.35

Event: XVII Olympic Games (Rome 1960)

Theme: Olympics, Sports, Historical

Type: Postage Stamp

Quality: Used, hinged/postmarked

Quantity: 9 stamps (mixed postmarks, one unmarked)

Description for listing

A lot of 9 vintage Italian postage stamps issued for the 1960 Rome XVII Olympic Games. Each stamp (L.35 denomination) depicts the famous Discobolus (discus thrower) design, in a deep purple/magenta shade.

Issued by Poste Italiane in 1960.

Denomination: L.35.

Features: Olympic rings, inscription Giochi XVII Olimpiade.

Condition: Used, with postmarks (one appears unused).

Perfect for Olympic memorabilia collectors, sports philately enthusiasts, or anyone interested in Italian postal history.

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Valuation

Individual used examples typically sell between £1.50 – £3.00 each.

A lot of 9, with mixed postmarks and one mint/unmarked, would be worth around £12 – £20 to collectors.

Recommended Buy-It-Now price: £17.95 (for the lot of 9).