StampVault
Back to Catalog
Finland 1856 Coat of Arms 5 Kopecks
rarepre-1900

Finland 1856 Coat of Arms 5 Kopecks

Finland · 1856 · 5 Kopecks

The stamp features the Finnish national Coat of Arms, depicting a crowned lion holding a sword, within an oval frame, flanked by posthorns and inscribed '5 KOP.' at the bottom.

Issued in 1856, this stamp is one of Finland's earliest postal issues, reflecting its status as an autonomous Grand Duchy under Russian rule and its developing postal system.

Printing Method

Typography

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

View on Wikimedia Commons

Related Stamps

Finland 1870 60 Pennia Coat of Arms

Finland 1870 60 Pennia Coat of Arms

Finland · 1870

uncommon
Finland 1860 10 Kopecks, Second Issue

Finland 1860 10 Kopecks, Second Issue

Finland · 1860

uncommon
Finland 1875 Coat of Arms

Finland 1875 Coat of Arms

Finland · 1875

uncommon
Finland 1866 60 Penni Coat of Arms

Finland 1866 60 Penni Coat of Arms

Finland · 1866

uncommon