Hussein Ben Ali
Michel Reference
TN 1983
Stanley Reference
TN 1965
Yvert Reference
TN 1890
Themes
personalities
Description
This stamp inaugurates a historical series dedicated to the sovereigns of Tunisia by representing Hussein Ben Ali, founder of the Husseinite dynasty which reigned over the country from 1705 to 1957. The portrait shows the sovereign in the ceremonial costume of the 18th century, symbolizing the birth of an era of political stability after a period of unrest. By highlighting this figure, the stamp explores the roots of the modern Tunisian state and the importance of the Husseinite dynasty in structuring the administration, arts and architecture which still define the historical identity of the nation today.
Size
28 x 41 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Printers
Tunisia Post Printing House
Perforation
13 x 12¾
Print
Offset
Face Value
0,05 DT
Mint Value
0,29 $
Used Value
0,29 $
Print Run
500 000 exemplaires
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