Finland 1919 Lion Type Overprint 20 Penniä
Finland · 1919 · 20 Penniä
The stamp features a lion rampant holding a sword, a national emblem of Finland, within an oval design. It has a black two-line overprint of '20 / 20 20' on its original 10 Penniä value.
Issued shortly after Finland gained independence, this definitive stamp with an overprint reflects the early years of the Finnish Republic. Overprints were a common method to adjust postal rates or signify new political status without printing entirely new issues.
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Image: Postal administration of Finland (Posti) · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
