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Finland 1920 Lion Type Definitive, 20 Penniä Rose
Finland · 1920 · 20 Penniä
This 1920 definitive stamp from independent Finland features the 'Lion type m/17' or 'Model Saarinen' design. It depicts the Finnish lioncel standing within an oval frame against a background of wave lines. The stamp is postmarked in Riihimäki.
Issued shortly after Finland gained independence, this stamp features the national emblem, the Finnish lion, symbolizing the newly established republic's sovereignty and identity.
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Catalog Numbers
michel74
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$5Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$3Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$2Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$1Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.5Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
