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Denmark Coat of Arms and Crown
uncommonpre-1900

Denmark Coat of Arms and Crown

Denmark · 1851 · 4 R.B.S.

This stamp, known as the 'Thiele printing', features the Danish coat of arms surmounted by a crown, enclosed within an ornate frame of oak leaves. The denomination 'FIRE R.B.S.' (Four Rigsbankskilling) is inscribed below. It was printed on yellowish paper with a watermark showing a crown.

This is one of Denmark's earliest postage stamps, issued just after the first stamp (the 2 R.B.S.) in 1851. It represents the establishment of the postal system in the Kingdom of Denmark under King Frederick VII.

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Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg2
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.