Finland 1866 2 Penni Coat of Arms

Finland · 1866 · 2 Penni

The stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion rampant holding a sword and trampling a saber, within an oval frame. 'SUOMI' is inscribed at the top and '2 PENNI' at the bottom.

Issued in 1866, this stamp belongs to Finland's early definitive issues during its period as an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire. It reflects the use of the newly established Finnish Markka currency, a symbol of growing national identity.