Issue: Romania Trajan’s Monument at Adam Clissi A Roman Heritage 1975 Stamp
Type: Stamp
Number of Stamps: 1
Stamps Denomination: 1.75 Lei
Issue Date: 1975
Issued By: Romania Post
A Monument of Roman History
Adam Clissi is associated with the ancient Roman settlement of Tropaeum Traiani in present-day Dobruja. The famous monument is linked with Emperor Trajan and the Roman victory in the Dacian Wars. It stands as an important reminder of the Roman presence in the region.
Architecture and Ancient Art
The original structure was richly decorated with carved stone panels known as metopes. These scenes provide valuable information about the military world of ancient Rome and the conflicts along the Danube frontier. The monument has remained an important subject in Romanian archaeology and historical studies.
Romania European Heritage
Issued during the European Architectural Heritage Year in 1975 this stamp celebrates an important part of Romania’s ancient heritage. The design combines the reconstructed appearance of the monument with its surviving remains. The 1.75 Lei value gives collectors a glimpse into one of the most recognizable Roman archaeological sites in Romania. Today Adamclisi continues to represent the deep historical connection between Romania and the ancient Roman world
