uncommonpre-1900

Switzerland 1854 5 Rappen Rayon I

Name: Switzerland 1854 5 Rappen Rayon I
Brand: Switzerland

Switzerland · 1854 · 5 Rappen

This stamp is part of the 'Rayon' series, which standardized postage rates within Switzerland. The design features a large numeral '5' for the denomination, surrounded by intricate ornamentation and the Swiss cross in a shield at the top. The inscription 'RAYON I' indicates the postal zone for which the rate was valid.

Issued in 1854, this stamp represents an early effort by the Swiss federal government to unify the postal system, which had previously been managed by individual cantons. The Rayon system established distance-based postal zones.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

classic-stamps numerals coats-of-arms swiss-cross

Catalog Numbers

sg34

scott15

michel13II

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$175

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.

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