San Marino postage stamps year 1960 – Olympic Games Rome

San Marino postage stamps year 1960 – Olympic Games Rome Complete set MNH**

In 1960, the Republic of San Marino released a comprehensive and visually striking set of postage stamps to celebrate the XVII Summer Olympic Games in Rome. Because of San Marino’s proximity to Italy and its long-standing tradition of producing high-quality topical stamps, this set is a favorite for Olympic collectors.

Quick Identification (Scott #456–465 & C111–C114)

The complete 1960 series actually consists of 14 stamps in total: 10 regular postage stamps and 4 airmail stamps.

• Issue Date: May 23, 1960
• Perforation: 14
• Watermark: Multiple “Grand-Ducal” Crowns (Watermark 5)
• Designers: Corrado Mancioli (a famous Italian sports poster artist).
• Printing: Poligrafico dello Stato, Rome.

The Designs

The set features dynamic illustrations of various Olympic disciplines, often with iconic Roman architecture or the Olympic rings in the background.