Finland 1860 60 Kopek Coat of Arms

Finland · 1860 · 60 Kopek

The stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, surrounded by nine roses, within an oval frame. The denomination '60 KOPEK' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire at this time. These stamps, known as the 'Lion Type' or 'Serpentine' issues, were among Finland's earliest stamps, reflecting its distinct identity within the Russian Empire.