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Grand Duchy of Finland 1895 Coat of Arms Definitive
uncommonpre-1900

Grand Duchy of Finland 1895 Coat of Arms Definitive

Grand Duchy of Finland · 1895 · 20 Penniä

This green definitive stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, depicting a lion rampant holding a sword, within an oval frame. The denomination '20 P' is at the bottom, with 'SUOMI FINLAND' inscribed above.

Issued when Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, this stamp represents Finland's distinct postal administration and national identity during a period of Russian rule.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

scott60
michel28B

Image: Finance expedition of the Imperial Senat of the Russian Empire · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.