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Norway 1937 Lion Type II Definitive Stamp
common1900-1945

Norway 1937 Lion Type II Definitive Stamp

Norway · 1937 · 10 Øre

The stamp features a crowned lion rampant holding an axe, a prominent element of the Norwegian coat of arms, enclosed within a decorative shield. 'NORGE' is inscribed at the top and '10 ØRE' at the bottom.

Issued in 1937, this definitive stamp is part of the 'Lion Type II' series, featuring the national coat of arms. It served as a common postage stamp for everyday mail in Norway during the pre-WWII era.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

scott167
michel181

Image: Posten Norge (Norway Post) · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.