Iceland 1944 Republic Proclamation Issue, Jón Sigurðsson

Name: Iceland 1944 Republic Proclamation Issue, Jón Sigurðsson
Brand: Iceland

Iceland · 1944 · 35 aurar

This stamp commemorates the establishment of the Republic of Iceland on June 17, 1944. The design features a portrait of Jón Sigurðsson, the leader of the 19th-century Icelandic independence movement, who is revered as a national hero. The stamp was part of a set issued to mark this pivotal moment in the nation's history.

Issued during World War II, this stamp celebrates Iceland's formal separation from the Danish crown and its establishment as a fully independent republic, a process accelerated by Denmark's occupation by Germany.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portraits politicians independence anniversaries

Catalog Numbers

sg258

scott252

michel278

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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

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