Finland 1875 Coat of Arms 5 Pennia

Finland · 1875 · 5 Pennia

The stamp features the Finnish Coat of Arms, depicting a crowned lion holding a sword and trampling a saber, within an oval frame. The country names 'SUOMI' and 'FINLAND' are at the top, and the denomination '5 PENNIA' is at the bottom.

Issued in 1875, this stamp reflects Finland's status as an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, using its national symbols to assert a distinct identity through its postal service.