Finland 1917 Lion Type Definitive, 10 Penniä
Finland · 1917 · 10 Penniä
This definitive stamp features a stylized heraldic lion, the national emblem of Finland, rendered in black within an oval frame. The denomination '10 P' is displayed at the bottom. The stamp was designed by the celebrated Finnish architect and designer Eliel Saarinen.
Issued in 1917, this stamp is part of Finland's first definitive series following its declaration of independence from Russia. It symbolizes the newly sovereign nation and its distinct national identity.
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