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common1900-1945
Finland 1909 Coat of Arms 5 Penni
Finland · 1909 · 5 PENNI
The stamp features the Finnish Coat of Arms, depicting a crowned lion holding a sword, within an oval frame, with the denomination '5 PENNI' printed below.
Issued during Finland's period as a Grand Duchy under Russian rule, this definitive stamp featuring the national coat of arms served as a symbol of Finnish identity amidst Russification efforts.
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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
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