Sweden 1858 50 Öre Lion Type Definitive

Sweden · 1858 · 50 Öre

This 1858 definitive stamp from Sweden features the national coat of arms, depicting the crowned lesser national emblem with the three crowns and a lion, within an oval frame. The denomination '50 ÖRE' is prominently displayed at the bottom, with 'SVERIGE' at the top and '50' in the corners. It is part of the first series of stamps issued in the Öre currency.

Part of Sweden's first definitive stamp series issued between 1855 and 1858, this stamp reflects the transition to a new currency system (Öre) and established a standardized postal service for the growing nation, marking a significant period in Swedish postal history.