2025Bicentenary of the Death of Antonio Onofri - First Day Cover

A central figure in early 19th-century San Marino and unanimously considered the “Father of the Nation”, Antonio Onofri was a skilled and astute diplomat, capable of winning even Napoleon’s support. All his ventures were aimed at safeguarding the independence of the Republic of San Marino during turbulent times, preserving its political and economic autonomy, as well as its territorial integrity. The stamp depicts Antonio Onofri next to Napoleon, with Mount Titano in the background. The value “1.30”, “San Marino”, the Coat of Arms of the Republic, the legend “Bicentenario della scomparsa di Antonio Onofri”, the name of the designer and the year 2025 complete the stamp.