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uncommon1900-1945
Finland 1917 Lion Type 5 Penniä
Finland · 1917 · 5 Penniä
A green definitive stamp depicting the heraldic Finnish lion rampant, holding a sword and surrounded by nine roses, with 'SUOMI' and 'FINLAND' at the top.
Issued in 1917, this stamp is notable as the first definitive stamp of the newly independent Republic of Finland, symbolizing its sovereignty.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
scott83
michel68A
Image: Postal administration of Finland (Posti) · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
