Finnish Coat of Arms (Lion)

Finland · 1875 · 32 Penniä

This definitive stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, standing on a scimitar. The design is enclosed within an ornate oval frame with the denomination '32' in circles at the top corners and 'PENNIÄ' inscribed at the bottom. The stamp's background is composed of fine, wavy lines.

Issued during the period when Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire, this stamp represents a key symbol of Finnish national identity. The use of Finnish currency (Penniä) and the national coat of arms asserted Finland's distinct status.