Faroe Islands 2 Øre Christian X with FØROYAR overprint

Faroe Islands · 1919 · 2 Øre

A green definitive stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of King Christian X of Denmark, originally inscribed 'DANMARK' and '2 ØRE'. It bears a diagonal overprint of 'FØROYAR' (Faroe Islands) across the design.

Issued in 1919, this stamp is an overprint of a Danish definitive issue, adapted for use in the Faroe Islands. Such overprints were common for the autonomous territory to signify its distinct postal administration, especially during periods of stamp shortages.