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uncommon1900-1945
Finland 1921 Heraldic Lion Surcharge
Finland · 1921 · 90 on 20 p.
A definitive stamp from Finland featuring a heraldic lion within an oval frame, surcharged in black with '90' over the original '20 p' denomination.
Issued in 1921, this surcharged stamp reflects adjustments in postal rates or currency in post-independence Finland, utilizing an existing definitive design by Eliel Saarinen.
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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.
