Mikael Agricola Commemorative

Finland · 1948 · 20 mk

The stamp features a portrait of Mikael Agricola, a Finnish bishop, with his name and the denomination '20 mk' inscribed. The portrait appears to be based on a sculpture.

This stamp commemorates Mikael Agricola, a pivotal figure in the Finnish Reformation and the father of the written Finnish language. It likely marks an anniversary of his birth or death, or a significant event in his life.