Finland 1866 40 Penni Lion Coat of Arms Stamp
Finland · 1866 · 40 Penni
A 40 Penni stamp from Finland featuring the national coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, within an oval frame. The stamp is cancelled with a blue circular postmark from Nyslott dated June 5, 1871.
Issued when Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, this stamp represents an early period of distinct Finnish postal administration and national identity.
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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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