commonpre-1900

Finland 1881 10 Penni Coat of Arms Lion

Name: Finland 1881 10 Penni Coat of Arms Lion
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1881 · 10 Penni

A classic Finnish stamp featuring the national coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion brandishing a sword and trampling a saber. The denomination of 10 Penni is indicated in all four corners, and this specific issue is distinguished by its perforation of 12½.

Issued during the Grand Duchy of Finland period under Russian rule, these stamps represent Finnish national identity through its heraldic symbols, despite being part of the Russian Empire.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms lion heraldry

Catalog Numbers

sg75

scott49

michel75

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$12

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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