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Finland 1885 Coat of Arms 5 Pennia
Finland · 1885 · 5 pennia
A 5 pennia stamp from Finland featuring the Finnish coat of arms with a crowned lion holding a sword, with the denomination '5 PENNIA' printed in all four corners.
Issued in 1885, this stamp is part of a definitive series depicting the Finnish coat of arms, representing Finland's status as an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire.
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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
