Iceland – 4 aurar stamp Late 19th / early 20th C

Updated August 7, 2026

Iceland – 4 aurar stampIdentificationCountry: IcelandDenomination: 4 aurar (clearly visible at the top as “4 AUR”)Design: Red/orange central vignette (portrait, almost certainly Christian IX or a similar royal portrait of the period) inside a green ornamental frame.Era: Late 19th / early 20th century (Danish administration period for Iceland).This matches the style of Iceland’s early definitive issues printed under Danish influence (often featuring King Christian IX or similar portraits in two-color designs).Common catalog references for 4 aurar values from this period fall in the Scott 7–20s range or later Christian IX / Two Kings issues, depending on exact design, perforation, and watermark. Heavy black cancel covering much of the design.Noticeable paper toning and some soiling.Perforations appear complete.Approximate ValueEarly Icelandic low-value stamps are collected, but common used examples remain modest in price:ConditionTypical ValueAverage used (heavy cancel)$1 – $4Cleaner used / better centering$4 – $10

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