Sweden 3 Skilling Banco Green, First Issue
Sweden · 1855 · 3 Skilling Banco
This stamp is part of Sweden's first issue, featuring the Swedish coat of arms, the Three Crowns (Tre Kronor), within a circular frame. The denomination 'TRE SKILL. Bco.' is inscribed at the bottom, and 'SVERIGE' is at the top. The design is notable for its simplicity and the use of typography for printing.
Issued in 1855, this was one of the first postage stamps produced by Sweden, marking the country's entry into the global postal system reform initiated by Great Britain's Penny Black.
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