common1945-1980

Iceland 1950 Coat of Arms

Name: Iceland 1950 Coat of Arms
Brand: Iceland

Iceland · 1950 ·

This definitive series features the Icelandic Coat of Arms, known as the Skjaldarmerkið. The design prominently displays a silver cross on a blue shield, supported by four mythological guardian spirits (landvættir): the bull Griðungur, the eagle Gammur, the dragon Dreki, and the giant Bergrisi.

Issued in 1950, this series reflects Iceland's national pride and identity, having become a fully independent republic just six years earlier in 1944.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry mythology

Catalog Numbers

sg301-305

scott281-285

michel297-301

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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.