uncommonpre-1900

Denmark 1851-1857 Coat of Arms Issue

Name: Denmark 1851-1857 Coat of Arms Issue
Brand: Denmark

Denmark · 1851 · 4 Rigsbankskilling

This stamp features the Danish coat of arms, consisting of three crowned lions passant accompanied by nine hearts, all surmounted by a royal crown. The denomination 'FIRE R.B.S.' (4 Rigsbankskilling) is inscribed in a banner below, and the country name 'KGL. POST FRM.' (Kongeligt Post Frimærke) frames the design. This was one of Denmark's earliest definitive issues, following the first stamp of 1851.

Issued under King Frederick VII, this stamp represents the early period of Danish philately, just after the introduction of adhesive postage stamps in the country. The design solidified the use of national symbols on postage.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

heraldry coat-of-arms crown

Catalog Numbers

sg3

scott2

michel2

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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.