Finland 1889 Coat of Arms (m/89-type)

Finland · 1889 · 25 Penni

The stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion holding a sword, surrounded by nine roses. Inscriptions are present in both Latin and Cyrillic letters, indicating its origin as a Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire.

Issued in 1889, this stamp reflects Finland's status as an autonomous Grand Duchy under Russian rule, a period marked by distinct Finnish postal administration despite Russian sovereignty.