Stamp: The Deposition from the Cross (Vatican City 1999)

The Deposition from the Cross (Vatican City 1999)

01 January (Vatican City ) within release Holy Year goes into circulation Stamp The Deposition from the Cross face value 400 Vatican lira

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Michel: Mi:VA 1293
Yvert et Tellier: Yt:VA 1151

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Country: Vatican City
Date: 1999-01-01
Size: 39 x 28
Perforation: 13¼ x 13¾
Format: Stamp
Face Value: 400 Vatican lira
Print run: 450000

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