Sweden Coat of Arms Type III, Blue

Name: Sweden Coat of Arms Type III, Blue
Brand: Sweden

Sweden · 1872 · 12 öre

This definitive stamp features the lesser coat of arms of Sweden, displaying three golden crowns on a blue shield, surmounted by a royal crown. The denomination '12' is in circles in the upper corners, with 'ÖRE' below, and 'SVERIGE' is inscribed at the bottom. The design is known as the 'Ring Type' or 'Tretio' issue.

Issued as part of Sweden's first series to use the new 'öre' currency, which replaced the 'skilling' in 1858. This particular design was a long-running definitive used for various postal rates.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry crown

Catalog Numbers

sg22

scott22

michel20

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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