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Sweden 1858 5 Öre Green Coat of Arms
uncommonpre-1900

Sweden 1858 5 Öre Green Coat of Arms

Sweden · 1858 · 5 öre

This stamp features the lesser coat of arms of Sweden, depicting a crowned shield with three crowns, flanked by lions. The denomination 'FEM ÖRE' is prominently displayed at the bottom, with 'SVERIGE' at the top.

This stamp is part of Sweden's first definitive series, known as the 'Coat of Arms' issue, which began in 1855. The 5 öre green was issued in 1858, serving as a key denomination for domestic postage during this early period of Swedish postal history.

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Catalog Numbers

sg11
scott11
michel11

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$40
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$30
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$18
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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