Mercurius (Old Roman God) with snakes and wings on it's head, Republique Française Postes (France), 45 c, green, stamp, Mourriez, 1938
country: Republique Française Postes (France) topic: Mercurius (Old Roman God) with snakes and wings on his head theme: Old Roman Gods / Mythology type of stamp: postal stamp color: green year: 1938 postal value: 45 c designer: Mourriez ? Information: Mercurius (or Mercury) was a messenger and the God of trade, the son of Maia Maiestas and Jupiter in the Roman mythology. Sometimes people confuses this God with the Greek God Medusa with Snakes, a culture Hero to the Athenians. (source: Wikipedia, read more about Mercurius on Wikipedia )