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uncommonpre-1900
Finland 1864 5 Kopek Coat of Arms
Finland · 1864 · 5 Kopek
A 5 Kopek stamp from Finland featuring the national coat of arms, a crowned lion holding a sword, within a circular design. The denomination is prominently displayed at the bottom.
Issued during Finland's period as an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, this stamp uses Russian currency (Kopek) while prominently displaying Finnish national heraldry. It belongs to Finland's early definitive stamp series.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
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