A set of two stamps issued in 1985 in San Marino (SG 1259-60) for the International Stamp Exhibition.
The first one shows the Colosseum as it would have been in 85 AD, just 2-3 years after its construction was completed. It also shows the Colossus of Nero, a 30m high bronze statue erected by Emperor Nero in 64-68 AD. Later, Emperor Vespasien added a sun crown to the colossus which can be seen here. It is believed the Colossus is what gave the Colosseum its name.
The second stamps shows the Colosseum as it can be seen nowadays.
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