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Finland 1901 Russian Eagle Temporary Issue
uncommon1900-1945

Finland 1901 Russian Eagle Temporary Issue

Finland · 1901 · 1 Markka

Features a two-headed Russian eagle within an oval frame. The denomination '1 MARKKA' is displayed in all four corners, with the '1' lacking a serif at its base.

This stamp represents Finland's first temporary issue under Russian rule, adapting a Russian imperial design with Finnish currency to address postal needs during a period of political transition.

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scott68
michel53

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

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