Finland 1901 1 Penni Russian Eagle

Finland · 1901 · 1 Penni

This stamp features a two-headed Russian eagle enclosed within an oval, with the denomination '1 PENNI' positioned at the bottom. It is identified as the first letterpress issue, Type I, characterized by clear, generally unbroken horizontal shading lines behind the coat of arms, wider serifs on the '1', and a curved 'E' in 'PEN.'.

Issued during Finland's period as an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Empire, this stamp prominently displays the Russian imperial double-headed eagle, symbolizing Russian sovereignty and influence over Finnish affairs at the turn of the 20th century.