Sweden King Gustav V Medallion Type Definitive

Name: Sweden King Gustav V Medallion Type Definitive
Brand: Sweden

Sweden · 1921 · 5 öre

This definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King Gustav V of Sweden, set within an oval medallion frame. The design, engraved by Emil V. Dethore, is a classic example of early 20th-century Scandinavian stamp artistry. The denomination '5 ÖRE' is displayed at the bottom, with 'SVERIGE' inscribed above the portrait.

Issued during the long reign of King Gustav V (1907-1950), this series of definitive stamps was a workhorse of the Swedish postal system for many years, seeing widespread daily use across the country.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty king-gustav-v definitive heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg129

scott162

michel131

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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