rarepre-1900

Finland 1858 5 Kopecks Coat of Arms with Pearls

Name: Finland 1858 5 Kopecks Coat of Arms with Pearls
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1858 · 5 KOP

An oval-shaped stamp featuring the Finnish Coat of Arms, a lion rampant with a sword, encircled by a frame of small pearls. The denomination '5 KOP' is printed at the bottom.

Issued in 1858, this stamp is part of Finland's very first stamp series, marking a significant step in its postal autonomy as a Grand Duchy under Russian rule.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry definitive royalty

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,200

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$750

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$350

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$150

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$75

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