Finland 1872 Coat of Arms, 60 Penni
Finland · 1872 · 60 Penni
The stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, surrounded by nine roses, within an oval frame. The denomination '60 PENNI' is at the bottom, and 'FINLAND' is at the top.
This stamp belongs to the 'Lion Type' series, which was the first definitive stamp series issued by Finland after it gained its own currency (the Markka and Penni) in 1860, while still an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire. These stamps replaced earlier Russian currency issues.
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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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