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Finland 1921 Lion Type Definitive
common1900-1945

Finland 1921 Lion Type Definitive

Finland · 1921 · 17 mk

A heraldic lion, the national symbol of Finland, is depicted within an oval frame, with the denomination '17 mk' at the bottom. The design was created by Eliel Saarinen.

Issued as part of Finland's first definitive stamp series following its independence, this stamp features the iconic Finnish heraldic lion, representing national sovereignty.

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Typography

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.