Issued in 1981 by the Vatican City, this pair of stamps commemorates the 2000th anniversary of the death of Publius Vergilius Maro, known as Virgil, the celebrated Roman poet of the Aeneid, Bucolics, and Georgics. The design depicts Virgil seated with a manuscript and lectern beside him, evoking the classical scholar’s image. The inscriptions reference his poetic works (Aeneidos Libri and Bucolicon Georgiconq. Libri), while the large golden text “BIMILLENARIO VIRGILIANO” marks the bimillenary celebration. The refined illustration reflects the Vatican’s tradition of honoring classical literature through philately.