Norway King Oscar II 12 Øre Brown
Norway · 1880 · 12 Øre
This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the denomination '12' in the lower corners and 'ØRE' at the bottom center. The country name 'NORGE' is inscribed in a banner at the top.
Issued during the Union between Sweden and Norway, this stamp features King Oscar II, who reigned over both kingdoms until the union was dissolved in 1905. This series replaced the earlier post horn designs.
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