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Sweden 5 öre Lion Type
common1900-1945

Sweden 5 öre Lion Type

Sweden · 1900 · 5 öre

A blue definitive stamp from Sweden featuring a crowned lion rampant holding a shield with three crowns, with 'SVERIGE' at the top and '5 ÖRE' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the 'Lion Type' definitive series, which depicted the national coat of arms and was widely used for general postal purposes in Sweden during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:R._Henrik_Nilsson" title="User:R. Henrik Nilsson">R. Henrik Nilsson</a> · License: CC BY 4.0

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