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Finland 1917 Lion Type Definitive
common1900-1945

Finland 1917 Lion Type Definitive

Finland · 1917 · 10 pennia

The stamp features a heraldic black lion rampant within an oval frame, with the denomination '10 PENNIA' printed at the bottom.

Issued in 1917, this definitive stamp series featuring the Finnish heraldic lion was released during a period of significant political change, culminating in Finland's declaration of independence from Russia later that year.

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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

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