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Johan Gadolin Portrait Stamp
common1945-1980

Johan Gadolin Portrait Stamp

Finland · 1960 · 30 markka

This postage stamp features a dignified portrait of Johan Gadolin, a prominent Finnish chemist and physicist. The design highlights his intellectual contributions to science.

Issued in 1960, this stamp commemorates Johan Gadolin (1760-1852), a pivotal figure in Finnish science, renowned for discovering the element yttrium and his pioneering work on rare-earth elements.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott387

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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