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uncommon1900-1945
Finland 1917 Lion Type 10 Penniä
Finland · 1917 · 10 Penniä
A rose-red definitive stamp featuring the heraldic Lion of Finland, facing left, with 'SUOMI' and 'FINLAND' at the top and '10 PENNIÄ' at the bottom.
Issued in 1917, the year Finland declared its independence from Russia, this stamp features the national symbol, reflecting the newly independent nation's identity.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
scott85
michel70A
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.
