Norway 1905 Coat of Arms Surcharge

Norway · 1905 · 10 øre on 15 øre

This definitive stamp features the crowned coat of arms of Norway, a rampant lion holding an axe, within an ornate frame. It is a 15 øre ultramarine stamp from the 1893-1904 series that has been overprinted with a black surcharge, changing its face value to 10 øre.

Issued in 1905, this surcharged stamp reflects the dissolution of the union between Sweden and Norway. The overprint was a practical measure to update postal rates and use existing stamp stock following Norway's independence.