Sweden Coat of Arms, 'Brevburen' Type
Sweden · 1872 · 12 öre
This definitive stamp features the lesser coat of arms of Sweden, which includes three crowns (Tre Kronor) on a blue shield, surmounted by a royal crown. The denomination '12' is prominently displayed in circles on the sides, with the currency 'ÖRE' below. The inscription 'FRIMÄRKE' (postage stamp) is at the top and 'SVERIGE' (Sweden) at the bottom.
Issued as part of the 'Ringtyp' or 'Circle Type' series, this design was a workhorse of the Swedish postal system in the late 19th century, replacing the earlier numeral and lion types.
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