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  • Historic Writings - Runen Stone in Sandavágur
  • Stamp FR 59 of the Faroe Islands
  • Engraver: Max Müller
  • Date of issue: 19 October 1981
  • Official end of sale: ? (permanent issue in the 80ies)
  • Printing: PTT, Bern
  • Edition: ? (FDC 415.989 together with FR 60, 61, 62 amd 63)
  • Toothing: 11 ¾
  • Sheet à 20 pieces

The Runic inscription in the background is from the Kirkjubøur stone, while the stone is the Sandavágur stone.

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The Kirkjubøur inscription can be seen in the background. The stone in the foreground is the Sandavágur stone.

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Sandavágur stone

Kirkjubøur stone

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