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Sweden 1855 Fyra Skilling Banco
uncommonpre-1900

Sweden 1855 Fyra Skilling Banco

Sweden · 1855 · 4 Skilling Banco

This stamp features the Swedish coat of arms, a crowned shield with three crowns, surrounded by a decorative frame. It was part of Sweden's first definitive stamp series, issued to facilitate postal services.

Issued in 1855, this stamp is one of Sweden's very first postage stamps, marking a significant step in the modernization of the country's postal system and its integration into international postal networks.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg2
scott2
michel2

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$400
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$250
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$150
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$75
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

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