Finland 1856 5 Kopecks Blue, Oval Design

Name: Finland 1856 5 Kopecks Blue, Oval Design
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1856 · 5 Kopecks

This is the first postage stamp issued by Finland, featuring a simple yet elegant design. The central motif is the Finnish coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, set within a beaded oval frame. The denomination '5 KOP' is inscribed at the top and bottom, reflecting the use of Russian currency at the time.

Issued while Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire, this stamp marks the beginning of Finland's independent postal history. It was used for internal mail within Finland.

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Themes

classic-stamps coat-of-arms numismatics

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.