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SWEDEN 1858-1872 THE COAT-OF-ARMS TYPE II ”ÖRE”

12 Öre c3. Blue [September 1866‐July 1872]
The 4 Skilling Banco first domestic letter rate was replaced by the new first inland letter rate 12 Öre ≤ 1¼ lod
(16,625 gram) in force from 1.7.1858 until 31.12.1862. From 1.1.1863 until 31.12.1879 the first inland letter rate was
12 Öre ≤ 4 ort (17 gram).

First domestic letter rate with Money Order from NORRKÖPING 5.3.1868

First domestic letter rate with Money Order 57 Rdr 50 Öre. Until 24 March 1869 only the rate for the
letter was franked with stamps on the letter’s face. The Money order rate was paid in cash.

First domestic letter rate with Money Order from MÅLILLA 27.5.1869

First domestic letter rate with Money Order 6 Rdr 80 Öre. During a very short period from 24 March
until 30 June 1869 (only 3 months) the fee for the Money Order was paid with stamps on the letter’s face.
12 Öre first inland letter rate + 20 Öre Money Order fee (20 Öre ≤ 20 Rdr in force 1.8.1866 until 31.7.1892).