Norway Coat of Arms, Post Horn Type I

Norway · 1872 · 3 sk

This definitive stamp features the iconic Norwegian post horn design, first introduced in 1872. The central motif is the crowned post horn, with the denomination '3' inside the horn's loop and 'SKILLING' inscribed below. This design, created by German architect Wilhelm von Hanno, has become the world's longest-running stamp series, continuously issued with modifications for over 150 years.

Issued during the personal union between Sweden and Norway under King Oscar II, this stamp represents a period of growing Norwegian national identity. The post horn series facilitated standardized postal rates within the country.