Finland 1891 2 Penni Green Ring Type Issue, Type II Burelage

Finland · 1891 · 2 Penni

This stamp features a design by F. Kepler, depicting the Finnish Coat of Arms with a lion. It was printed by The Russian State Printing Works in St. Petersburg. This specific stamp is identified as Type II, characterized by an undivided background (burelage) between the stamps.

Part of Finland's 'Ring Type Issue' from 1891, these stamps represent a period of distinct Finnish identity under Russian imperial rule. The design, featuring the traditional Finnish lion, was a significant national symbol.