commonpre-1900

Denmark 1882 5 Oere King Christian IX

Name: Denmark 1882 5 Oere King Christian IX
Brand: Denmark

Denmark · 1882 · 5 Oere

This Danish stamp from 1882 features a finely engraved profile portrait of King Christian IX, facing right, set within an ornate oval frame. The denomination '5 OERE' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued during the reign of King Christian IX, who ruled Denmark from 1863 to 1906, this stamp is part of a definitive series depicting the monarch. Christian IX was a pivotal figure in European royalty, earning the nickname 'Father-in-law of Europe'.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty portrait king

Catalog Numbers

sg80

scott39

michel39

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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