Sweden Coat of Arms Type I, Ring Type Watermark

Sweden · 1886 · 12 öre

This definitive stamp features the lesser coat of arms of Sweden, displaying the Three Crowns (Tre Kronor) on a shield, surmounted by a royal crown. The denomination '12' is shown in numerals in the upper corners, with the value 'TOLV ÖRE' printed at the bottom. The design is enclosed within an ornate, circular frame.

Issued as part of the 'Ring Type' definitive series, these stamps were the workhorses of Swedish mail for many years, replacing the earlier 'Vapentyp I' series. The 12 öre value was commonly used for domestic letter rates.