Finland 1856 Coat of Arms, Oval Design

Name: Finland 1856 Coat of Arms, Oval Design
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1856 · 5 kopecks

This stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, set within a simple oval frame. The denomination '5 KOP' is inscribed at the top and bottom. As Finland's first postage stamp, its design is classic and functional, printed on handmade paper without perforations.

Issued in 1856 while Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire, this stamp marks the beginning of Finland's postal history. The use of Russian currency (kopecks) reflects the political context of the era.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry lions classic-philately

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$6,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$3,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1,200

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