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Finland 1883 Coat of Arms Issue
commonpre-1900

Finland 1883 Coat of Arms Issue

Finland · 1883 · 5 penni

The stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion holding a sword, surrounded by nine roses. The denomination '5 penni' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued during Finland's period as an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, this stamp features the national emblem. It is part of a definitive series used for everyday postal services.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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