Paix et Commerce, Mercurius, Republique Française Postes (France), grey-black, 10, 1898-1900, Louis-Eugène Mouchon

country: Republique Française Postes (France)
topic: Paix et Commerce, Mercurius (Old Roman God)
theme: Old Roman Gods / Mythology
sort stamp: postal stamp
color: grey-black, anthracite
year: 1898-1900
stamp value: 10
designer: Louis-Eugène Mouchon
engraving: ?

Information:
Mercurius (or Mercury) was a messenger and a god of trade, the son of Maia Maiestas and Jupiter in Roman mythology. (source: Wikipedia, read more about Mercurius on Wikipedia)

Louis-Eugène Mouchon (Paris, August 30, 1843-March 3, 1914) was a French engraver, especially noted for its stamp designs. His most famous pieces are the famous French type MOUCHON designs from 1900 and its contribution to the subsequent La Semeuse (from 1902), but he was also asked in many European countries for his designs. He made portraits of the Belgian King Leopold II, the Portuguese kings Louis I, Carlos I and Queen Wilhelmina. (Source: Wikipedia, Read more about Louis-Eugène Mouchon on Wikipedia (Dutch))

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)