rarepre-1900

Finland 1856 5 Kopecks Serpentine Border

Name: Finland 1856 5 Kopecks Serpentine Border
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1856 · 5 kopecks

The first stamp issued by Finland, featuring the national emblem of a crowned lion holding a sword, within an ornate serpentine border. This 5 kopecks denomination was printed in blue.

Issued when Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire, these stamps marked the beginning of an independent Finnish postal system, distinct from Russia's.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

first-stamp national-emblem lion

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,500

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$400

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$150

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