Grand Duchy of Finland 1911 Definitive, 5 Penni

Grand Duchy of Finland · 1911 · 5 Penni

The stamp features the double-headed imperial eagle of Russia, holding a scepter and orb, with a shield bearing the Finnish lion on its chest. The denomination '5 PENNI' is inscribed in both Latin and Cyrillic script, with the value '5' in all four corners.

This stamp was issued during Finland's period as an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, reflecting both Finnish currency and Russian imperial symbolism. It represents a time of increasing Russification efforts within Finland.