Finland 1860 Coat of Arms, Rouletted

Finland · 1860 · 5 kopecks

This stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant on a red field, holding a sword and trampling a curved sabre. The design is enclosed in an oval frame with pearls, and the denomination is indicated in Russian kopecks. This issue is notable for its serpentine rouletting, a distinctive separation method used instead of perforation.

Issued while Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire, this stamp reflects the dual influences of the time, using Russian currency (kopecks) for the Finnish postal service.