Finland 1890 10 Penni Coat of Arms Trilingual

Finland · 1890 · 10 Penni

This stamp features Finland's national coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion brandishing a sword and trampling a saber. The face value of 10 Penni is displayed in the upper corners and below the central design, with currency denominations in both Finnish and Russian in the lower corners.

Issued during Finland's period as an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, this stamp's trilingual text (Finnish and Russian) highlights the complex political and linguistic landscape of the time, preceding a period of increased Russification.