Finland 10 Pennia Coat of Arms, Trilingual Issue
Finland · 1889 · 10 PENNIA
The stamp depicts the Finnish coat of arms, a crowned lion brandishing a sword, with trilingual inscriptions 'FINLAND', 'SUOMI', and 'FINLAND' (Swedish) and '10 PENNIA' (Finnish), '10 P.' (abbreviation), '10 PENNI' (Swedish) for the denomination.
Issued in 1889, this definitive stamp from the Grand Duchy of Finland reflects the country's status under Russian imperial rule and its distinct linguistic heritage, featuring trilingual inscriptions in Finnish and Swedish.
Printing Method
Engraved
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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