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Finland 1918 Lioncel Coat of Arms
uncommon1900-1945

Finland 1918 Lioncel Coat of Arms

Finland · 1918 · 5 P

The stamp features the Finnish lioncel (a heraldic lion) within an oval frame, set against a background of wave lines. The oval frame is distinctively cut vertically along its sides.

Issued in 1918, this stamp represents Finland's newly independent Republic during a period of wartime. It served as a temporary definitive issue, reflecting the nation's transition and early sovereignty.

Catalog Numbers

michel96

Image: Postal administration of Finland (Posti) · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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