Postage stamps of Vatican City
Vatican City / Citta del Vaticano
Postage stamps of Vatican City
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The 1700th Anniversary of the Edict of Milan. Joint Issue with Italy |
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Constantine presents Sylvester tiara. Frescoes in the Oratory of Saint Sylvester, 1246
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Sylvester's grand entrance to Rome. Frescoes in the Oratory of Saint Sylvester, 1246
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| There are 2 stamps from a series including 3 stamps and a souvenir sheet on the page. | |
| 0,70 (€) | The Baptism of Constantine |
| 0,85 (€) | Constantine presents Sylvester tiara |
| 2,50 (€) | Sylvester's grand entrance to Rome |
| 1,90 (€) | Silvester show at Constantine I sacred icon (s/s) |
The Edict of Milan
The Edict of Milan established freedom of worship and marked an end to religious persecution by recognizing the right to profess one’s own faith. The declaration was issued in 313 AD in Milan, where Costantia, daughter of Constantine (emperor of the west) married Licinius (emperor of the east) The philatelic issue for this occasion consists of a series of three postal values and a mini sheet, the latest in a joint issue with Italy, depicting scenes of Constantine and Pope Sylvester I taken from the recently restored 13th century frescoes in the Oratory of Saint Sylvester at the Santi Quattro Coronati Basilica in Rome. |