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SCG6957 - Vatican City, 1938 “Christian Archaeology Congress” (5 centesimi)
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Issued by the Vatican in 1938, this 5 centesimi stamp commemorates the International Congress of Christian Archaeology held in Rome (CONGRESSUS INTERNAT. ARCHAEOLOGIAE CHRIST.). The sepia-toned design by Corrado Mezzana depicts an early Christian catacomb — one of the subterranean burial chambers that form a vital part of early Christian history in Rome. The inscription “ROMAE MCMXXXVIII” marks the event’s location and year in Roman numerals.
This issue belongs to a commemorative set highlighting the Vatican’s dedication to preserving Christian antiquities and the study of sacred archaeology. Printed by the Istituto Poligrafico dello Stato, the stamp combines historical reverence with the distinct, minimalist Vatican design style of the 1930s.
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