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uncommon1900-1945
Finland 1901 Russian Eagle 2 Penni Provisional Issue
Finland · 1901 · 2 penni
The stamp features a two-headed Russian imperial eagle within an oval, with the face value '2 PENNI' displayed in the corners. This particular issue is a provisional stamp using a Russian design with Finnish currency values.
Issued during Finland's period as an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, this provisional stamp reflects the political control of Russia, using a Russian imperial design adapted with Finnish currency values.
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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
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