common1900-1945

Finland 1930 Lion Type Definitive, 40 Penniä

Name: Finland 1930 Lion Type Definitive, 40 Penniä
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1930 · 40 Penniä

This 1930 definitive stamp from Finland features the 'Lion type m/30' design, also known as the 'Model Hammarsten-Jansson'. It depicts a stylized lion, a national symbol, and is printed in a bluish-green to blue-green color. The stamp is postmarked in Helsinki.

Issued during Finland's early years as an independent republic, this stamp series served as a foundational postal issue, reflecting national identity after gaining independence.

Printing Method

Themes

lion definitive-stamp

Catalog Numbers

michel147

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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