uncommonpre-1900

Iceland King Christian IX, 2 Skilling Blue

Name: Iceland King Christian IX, 2 Skilling Blue
Brand: Iceland

Iceland · 1873 · 2 Skilling

This is the first postage stamp issued by Iceland, featuring a large numeral '2' for the denomination within a circular frame. The design is crowned and includes the inscription 'ÍSLAND' at the top and 'SKILDINGAR' at the bottom, indicating the currency.

Issued in 1873 under the rule of King Christian IX of Denmark, this stamp marks the beginning of Iceland's postal independence, although the country remained under Danish sovereignty.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty numeral crown

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$65

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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