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Finland 1945 Lion Type Definitive
common1900-1945

Finland 1945 Lion Type Definitive

Finland · 1945 · 5 Markkaa

The stamp features a stylized heraldic lion, the national emblem of Finland, on a plain background. It is a definitive stamp from the 1945 'Lion type m/30' series.

Issued in 1945, this definitive stamp served general postal needs in post-World War II Finland, a period of recovery and rebuilding for the nation following the Continuation War.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

michel303

Image: Postal administration of Finland (Posti) · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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