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Norway 4 Skilling Coat of Arms
uncommonpre-1900

Norway 4 Skilling Coat of Arms

Norway · 1855 · 4 Skilling

The stamp features the Norwegian coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion holding an axe, within an ornate frame. 'NORGE' is at the top and '4 SKILLING' at the bottom.

Issued in 1855, this is Norway's first postage stamp, marking the beginning of its independent postal history. It was released during the union with Sweden.

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Catalog Numbers

sg1
scott1
michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$350
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$200
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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