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uncommonpre-1900
Finland 1887 Coat of Arms 20 Penniä
Grand Duchy of Finland · 1887 · 20 Penniä
The stamp features the coat of arms of Finland within a standing oval frame, with the denomination '20 Penniä' printed in all four corners. This design is known as 'type m/75' and is rendered in yellow orange to orange ink.
Issued when Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, this definitive stamp reflects the period's political status. It was valid for postage from 1887 until the end of 1891.
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scott33
michel22
Image: Finance expedition of the Imperial Senat of the Russian Empire · License: Public domain
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