🏛️ USSR 1960 – Olympic Games Rome

Set of 10 Vintage Stamps / Scott #2359–2368 | MLH

Soviet Sports Glory

A complete set of 10 commemorative stamps issued by the Soviet Union in 1960, honoring the XVII Olympic Games held in Rome from August 25 to September 11, 1960.

Catalogued as Scott #2359–2368, each stamp is mint, lightly hinged (MLH)—a preserved tribute to Soviet athleticism and international ambition.

This series captures the spirit of sport through dynamic illustrations of gymnastics, wrestling, fencing, and more—each design a visual echo of the USSR’s pride on the global stage.

A must-have for collectors of Olympic memorabilia, Cold War-era philately, or thematic sports collections.

🏅 Condition: Mint Lightly Hinged (MLH)

📆 Year of Issue: 1960

📍 Country: USSR (Russia)

🔢 Scott Catalogue Numbers: 2359–2368

🎯 Theme: 17th Olympic Games, Rome 1960

🎽 Sports Featured: Gymnastics, Athletics, Wrestling, Fencing, Rowing, and others

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