The death of St. Francis.

St. Francis died at the Porziuncola and was buried temporarily in the church of St. Giogio in Assisi.
St. Francis is laying on the floor surrounded by seven of his brothers. The stigmata on the hands are visible.

From fresco by Giotto in Church of the Holy Cross, Florence.

Michel 238, Sassone196, AFA 201.

Date of issue: 1926

Face value: 1.25 l.

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Date created: 22/03/00 11:41:47