Definitive Stamp, Lion Type M/63

Name: Definitive Stamp, Lion Type M/63
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1981 · 1.10 mk

This definitive stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, standing on a scimitar. Known as the Lion type M/63, this design was a long-running definitive series in Finland, with this particular value issued as part of the 1981-1984 set to meet new postal rates.

Issued during a period of stability in Finland, this stamp represents the continuity of national symbols in everyday life. The Lion M/63 design, originally introduced in 1963, became an iconic representation of Finnish postage for several decades.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heraldry coat-of-arms lions definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg864

scott667

michel881

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.