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Sweden 1855 3 Öre Green Definitive
Sweden · 1855 · 3 Öre
This green 3 Öre stamp features the Swedish coat of arms, flanked by lions, with the denomination '3 ÖRE' at the bottom and 'SVERIGE' at the top. It is part of Sweden's first definitive stamp issue.
Issued in 1855, this stamp represents Sweden's entry into the era of adhesive postage stamps, standardizing postal rates and facilitating communication across the country.
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Catalog Numbers
sg1
scott1
michel1
Image: Ummaliten · License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$0Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$150Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$25Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$10Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
