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Finland Grand Duchy 5 Pennia Imperial Eagle Definitive Stamp
common1900-1945

Finland Grand Duchy 5 Pennia Imperial Eagle Definitive Stamp

Finland (Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire) · 1901 · 5 Pennia

The stamp features the double-headed imperial eagle of the Russian Empire, with the denomination '5 PENNIA' at the bottom and 'FINLAND' at the top. The design is characteristic of the 'Russian designs m/89' series, adapted for Finnish currency.

Issued during Finland's period as an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, this stamp symbolizes its unique status by combining Russian imperial iconography with local Finnish currency.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

scott73
michel58IB

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

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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