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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.

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Catalog Numbers

sg2
scott2
michel2

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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.