Finland 1919 Lion Type 50 Penniä Overprint
Finland · 1919 · 50 Penniä
The stamp features the Finnish lion rampant, holding a sword, with nine roses below, within an oval frame. It has a black two-line overprint of '50 / 50 50' on the original 25 Penniä dark blue stamp.
Issued shortly after Finland gained independence, this definitive stamp with an overprint reflects the new republic's postal needs and potential currency adjustments. The overprint changed the original 25 Penniä value to 50 Penniä.
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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
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