uncommonpre-1900

Finland 1866 Coat of Arms Type II Perforated Stamp

Name: Finland 1866 Coat of Arms Type II Perforated Stamp
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1866 · Various Markka and Penni values

This stamp features the Finnish Coat of Arms, a lion rampant with a sword, designed by C. M. Mellgren and engraved by F. Burchardt. It is a Type II variant from the 1866 perforated series, printed by Senatens tryckery.

Issued during Finland's period as an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, these stamps represent an early assertion of Finnish national identity through its own postal system and currency.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry national-symbols lion

Catalog Numbers

sg20-25 (Type II variant)

scott19-24 (Type II variant)

michel19-24 (Type II variant)

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$450

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$250

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$80

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$35

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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