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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.
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scott60
michel28B
Image: Finance expedition of the Imperial Senat of the Russian Empire · License: Public domain
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