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Finland 1919 Lion Type Definitive, 25 Penniä

Name: Finland 1919 Lion Type Definitive, 25 Penniä
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1919 · 25 Penniä

This 1919 definitive stamp from the Republic of Finland features the iconic 'Lion type m/17' design, also known as the 'Model Saarinen'. Printed in brown with an 'A'-perforation, it has a face value of 25 Penniä and is postmarked.

Issued shortly after Finland gained full independence, this stamp was part of the first definitive series representing the new republican identity of the nation.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

lion definitive national-emblem

Catalog Numbers

scott92

michel77A

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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