uncommonpre-1900

Sweden 1858 9 Öre Lion Type Used Stamp

Name: Sweden 1858 9 Öre Lion Type Used Stamp
Brand: Sweden

Sweden · 1858 · 9 Öre

This stamp features the iconic 'Lion Type' design, depicting the Swedish coat of arms with a crowned lion rampant. Issued in a lilac color, it bears the denomination '9 Öre' and 'SVERIGE' (Sweden) at the top.

Part of Sweden's second definitive stamp series, this issue replaced the earlier 'Coat of Arms' type and was crucial for domestic postal services during the mid-19th century.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage lion definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg8

scott8

michel8

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$200

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$150

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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