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Finland 5 Penni Lion Type Definitive Stamp, Postmarked 1906

Name: Finland 5 Penni Lion Type Definitive Stamp, Postmarked 1906
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1906 · 5 Penni

This listing features a 5 penni green definitive stamp from Finland, depicting the Finnish Lion coat of arms. The stamp is postmarked 'HELSINGFORS 1906' and is shown affixed to the message side of a 1906 postcard.

The Finnish Lion type definitives were issued during a period of significant national awakening in Finland, symbolizing national identity under Russian imperial rule. This particular stamp was used in Helsingfors (Helsinki) in 1906.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms lion definitive finnish-history

Catalog Numbers

scott70

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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