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Grand Duchy of Finland 1889 Lion Type, 20 Penni
commonpre-1900

Grand Duchy of Finland 1889 Lion Type, 20 Penni

Finland · 1889 · 20 penni

A green stamp featuring the heraldic Lion of Finland, a national symbol, with 'SUOMI FINLAND' and '20 PENNI' inscriptions.

Issued by the Grand Duchy of Finland, this stamp reflects Finland's semi-autonomous status under the Russian Empire and its distinct national identity.

Printing Method

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Catalog Numbers

sg106
scott49
michel49

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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

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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