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commonpre-1900
Finland 1891 Two-Headed Eagle
Finland · 1891 · 5 pennia
The stamp depicts a two-headed Russian imperial eagle with a shield on its chest, framed by an oval with four rings. The denomination '5 PENNIA' is inscribed at the top and bottom.
Issued in 1891, this stamp reflects Finland's status as an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire, prominently featuring the imperial eagle as a symbol of Russian sovereignty.
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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
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