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uncommon1900-1945
Finland 1919 Heraldic Lion Surcharge
Finland · 1919 · 75 p. on 20 p.
A definitive stamp featuring Finland's heraldic lion within an oval, originally 20 penni, surcharged in black to 75 penni.
Issued in 1919, this surcharged stamp reflects the postal adjustments made by newly independent Finland, adapting existing definitive issues to new postal rates.
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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
