uncommonpre-1900

Sweden 5 Öre Blue (First Issue)

Name: Sweden 5 Öre Blue (First Issue)
Brand: Sweden

Sweden · 1855 · 5 öre

A 5 öre blue stamp featuring the Swedish national coat of arms (three crowns and a lion) within an ornate rectangular frame, with 'SVERIGE' at the top and 'FEM ÖRE' at the bottom.

Issued in 1855, this stamp is part of Sweden's first series of postage stamps, marking the establishment of a modern national postal system.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

national-symbols coat-of-arms definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.