common1945-1980

King Frederik IX, Wavy Lines Type

Name: King Frederik IX, Wavy Lines Type
Brand: Denmark

Denmark · 1961 · 70 øre

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Frederik IX of Denmark, facing left. The design is set against the classic Danish 'wavy lines' background, a motif used on Danish definitives for many decades. The denomination '70' and country name 'DANMARK' are clearly inscribed.

Issued during the reign of King Frederik IX (1947-1972), this stamp is part of a long-running definitive series that updated the monarch's portrait while retaining traditional Danish design elements.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty king-frederik-ix definitive wavy-lines

Catalog Numbers

sg637

scott391

michel402

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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