Helenus and Aeneas
Text: ECCE TIBI AVSONIAE TELLVS HANC ARRIPE VEIIS (AEN.III)
Before thee is the land of Ausonia! Make sail and seize it!
Aeneid 3.477. (Prophecy of Helenus, son of Priam and prophet, to Aeneas)
Helenus is wawing farewell to Aeneas, who is about to sail to Italy, the promised Land.
Ausonia is an ancient expression for Italy.
Michel 345, Sassone 282, AFA 295
Date of issue: 1930
Face value: 15 c.
Date created: 22/03/00 11:41:47