very rarepre-1900

Finland 1866 Coat of Arms Rouletted Type V

Name: Finland 1866 Coat of Arms Rouletted Type V
Brand: Finland
Availability: InStock

Finland · 1866 ·

This rare Finnish stamp from 1866 features the national coat of arms, designed by C. M. Mellgren and engraved by F. Burchardt. It is notable for its extremely rare Rouletted perforation Type V, and was printed by Senatens tryckery.

Issued during Finland's period as an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, this stamp reflects early Finnish national identity through its heraldic design and local production.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$6,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$4,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$400

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