Norway Posthorn Reprint

Norway · 1882 · 12 øre

This stamp features the iconic Norwegian Posthorn design, one of the world's longest-running definitive stamp series. The central motif is a crowned post horn with the denomination '12' inside, surrounded by an ornate circular frame with 'NORGE' at the top and 'ØRE' at the bottom. This particular issue is a reprint from the early 1880s, identifiable by specific printing characteristics.

The Posthorn series was first introduced in 1872 and has been in continuous use with design modifications ever since, symbolizing the stability and history of the Norwegian postal service.