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Finland 1919 Lion Type m/17 Overprint
uncommon1900-1945

Finland 1919 Lion Type m/17 Overprint

Finland · 1919 · 10 Penniä

Green definitive stamp of Finland featuring a lion rampant design, overprinted with '10 / 10 10' in black, indicating a new 10 Penniä denomination.

This stamp is an overprint issue from 1919, reflecting the newly independent Republic of Finland's need to revalue its currency or issue new denominations using existing stock after gaining independence from Russia in 1917.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

scott119
michel103

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.