The Hassan Tower Rabat - 3 centime

The Hassan Tower Rabat - 3 centime

Year
1923
Face Value
3
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
MA 52
Yvert & Tellier
MA 101
Stanley Gibbons
FR-MA 126

Technical Details

Colors
Yellow brown
Size
23.5 x 40 mm
Perforation
13½
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Joseph de La Nézière
Printers
Hélio-Vaugirard, Paris
The theme of this program centers on the historical and architectural majesty of the Almohad dynasty through the depiction of the Hassan Tower in Rabat. The illustration, framed by a Moorish arch, carries a message of enduring sovereignty and religious heritage, showcasing the 12th-century minaret and its surrounding forest of columns as a testament to Morocco's medieval power. Within the context of 1917, this stamp represents the French Protectorate's policy of highlighting local landmarks to foster a sense of continuity and institutional stability under the new administration. As an icon of Rabat's identity, the tower serves as a visual bridge between Morocco's ancient history and its emerging role as the administrative capital, emphasizing a nature defined by monumental stone crafts and spiritual significance.