The Daily Question

On March 7, 1949, the Vatican issued a set of 12 known as the 'Roman Basilicas'.
It consisted of 10 Regular Issue and 2 Special Delivery stamps.
11 of the 12 stamps depicted images of various Basilicas and Churches.

What or who did the 100£ stamp depict?


1. Pope Pius XII
2. The Sistine Chapel
3. St Ignatius Loyola
4. The Holy Bible

Your answer was: Pope Pius XII
You are correct!!

Answer: The only stamp in the series not depicting an image of a basilica or a church is the 100£ stamp with the portrait of Pope Pius XII.


Pope Pius XII
131 (1949)