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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.
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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2,325Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1,395Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$775Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$387Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$155Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
