Jewelry and Jewels of the Punic and Roman Eras: Gold and amethyst ear pendants

Country : Tunisie

Continent : Afrique

Issued on : 18/05/2006

Age : 21 years

Michel Reference
TN 1651
Stanley Reference
TN 1630
Yvert Reference
TN 1572
Themes
Arts
Description
This expression refers to an issue of Tunisian postage stamps entitled “Jewellery and Jewels of the Punic and Roman Eras: Gold and Amethyst Earrings”, released on May 18, 2006.
These jewels bear witness to the refinement of ancient goldsmithing in North Africa, where gold and semi-precious stones such as amethyst were commonly used to signify social rank.
Size
36x36 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Amor Jomni
Printers
Tunisia Post Printing House
Perforation
13¼
Print
Offset
Face Value
0,60 DT
Mint Value
1,73 $
Used Value
0,58 $
Print Run
1 000 000 exemplaires
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