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3sk Yellow Error
Sweden · 1855 · 3sk
The Treskilling Yellow — the world's most valuable single item, a printing error on yellow instead of green paper.
The Treskilling Yellow (Three-Skilling Yellow) is a Swedish postage stamp that was misprinted in 1855. Only one copy is known. It has been called the most valuable object by weight in the world.
Printing Method
Engraved
Themes
Catalog Numbers
scott1a
Image: Wikimedia Commons · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$255,000Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$153,000Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$85,000Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$42,500Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$17,000Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.