Lot 52 Sweden SC#116, 122var (Facit# 143ecx, 143Aa) 5o Green Lion, 1920 Standing Lion Issue, 2 F/VFNH Singles, Type 2, Perf 9.75 Vertical

2 F/VFNH singles of the 5o green Lion from the 1920 Standing Lion Issue, type 2, perf 9.75 vertical.

5o yellowish green on soft yellowish paper (type 2) & green on greenish paper (type 2), unwatermarked.

Type 1 has the bottom stroke longer than the others. On type 2 the strokes are all the same length

Scott values these at $1580kr ≈ $190, so we estimate them at $180. The stamps offered here grade 70 and 75 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/70, 45/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10