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General Description : | The Densuș Church (also known as St Nicholas' Church) in the village of Densuș, Hunedoara County, Romania is one of the oldest Romanian churches still standing. It was built in the 7th century with additions made in the 13th century on the site of a 2nd century Roman temple, with some materials from the Dacian Sarmizegetusa fortress. It has a stone tower above the naos. Inside the church there are 15th century mural paintings that show Jesus wearing Romanian traditional clothes. |
Face value | 40 Bani |
Catalog code (Michel) | 3161 |
Catalog code (Scott) | 2454 |
Catalog code | Yvert et Tellier-2761 , Romfilatelia-837e |
Series | Definitive - Cladiri - Romania 1973 |
Place in series | 5 |
Stamp use | Definitive stamp |
Issue date | 15/12/1973 |
Print technique | Photogravure |
Printed by | Romfilatelia |
Perforation | comb 13 1/4 |
Height | 28.00 mm |
Width | 22.00 mm |
Catalog prices | Used stamp $0.20 Unused stamp $0.50 |