Norway Post Horn Type I, 3 Skilling

Norway · 1872 · 3 skilling

This stamp features the iconic Post Horn design, a symbol of the Norwegian postal service. The central numeral '3' indicates the denomination of 3 skilling, surrounded by the post horn and topped with a crown. The design, created by German architect Wilhelm von Hanno, is one of the world's longest-running stamp designs, still in use in modified forms today.

Issued in 1872, this stamp was part of the first series of Post Horn stamps, replacing earlier designs. This series marked a standardization of Norwegian postage and became a beloved national symbol.