Baden year 1862 30 Kr. – Coat of Arms / Used stamp

The Baden 1862 30 Kreuzer (Kr.) Coat of Arms stamp is a high-value definitive stamp from the German state of Baden, issued as part of the third major design series known as the “Coat of Arms” issue.

Here are the key details about this specific stamp:

⚜️ Key Stamp Details

Feature	Description
State	Grand Duchy of Baden (German States)
Year of Issue	1862 (specifically December 6, 1862)
Design	Features the large heraldic Coat of Arms of Baden, which includes a crowned shield supported by two rampant griffins.
Denomination	30 Kreuzer (Kr.) (The second-highest face value in this set)
Color	Deep Orange or Yellowish Orange (often described as bright or deep yellow-orange).
Catalogue Numbers	Scott #25 (often listed with a variety letter like 25a for specific shades/types)
Perforation	Perforated 10 (a wider perforation than earlier issues)
Printing	Engraved (intaglio) on unwatermarked wove paper.

🖼️ Design and Varieties

Background: The 1862–1865 Coat of Arms issue, to which the 30 Kr. belongs, is distinguished by having the Coat of Arms on a plain white background (unshaded), which differentiates it from the earlier 1860–1862 Coat of Arms issues that had a lined background.
Usage: The 30 Kr. value was a high denomination primarily used for international postage or for making up rates on heavy letters or registered mail.