Finland 1865 60 Kopek Coat of Arms Lion Type I

Finland · 1865 · 60 Kopek

This 1865 Finnish stamp features the national coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion holding a sword. It is a 60 Kopek denomination, notable for its specific perforation of 7½:8 and effigy spacing of 2.3 x 1.6mm, often causing the design to extend into the perforations. The LaPe catalog lists 8 color variants for this specific type.

Issued during Finland's period as an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, this stamp is part of the country's early postal history, reflecting its distinct identity within the Russian realm.