Posthorn Type I, 3 Skilling Red

Norway · 1872 · 3 Skilling

This definitive stamp features the iconic Posthorn design, a symbol of the Norwegian postal service. The central motif is a crowned post horn with the denomination '3' inside, surrounded by an ornate circular frame with 'NORGE' at the top and 'SKILLING' at the bottom. This specific issue is part of the first Posthorn series, printed on unwatermarked paper.

Issued in 1872, this stamp represents the beginning of Norway's longest-running stamp series, the Posthorn definitives, which have been in continuous use with design modifications for over 150 years. This early version used the 'Skilling' currency, which was replaced by the Krone and Øre in 1875.