Denmark 1870 4 Skilling Bicolored Numeral Issue

Denmark · 1870 · 4 Skilling

This stamp is part of Denmark's first bicolored series, featuring a prominent numeral '4' in the center, indicating its value of 4 Skilling. The frame is printed in carmine-rose, and the center oval is in grey, a design known as the 'Bicolored Numeral' type. This design was a significant step in Danish stamp production, allowing for more complex and secure printing.

Issued under the reign of King Christian IX, this series replaced earlier designs and was used for domestic postage. The currency at the time was the Rigsdaler, which was divided into 96 Skilling, just a few years before Denmark adopted the Krone in 1875.