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Finland 50 Penniä Coat of Arms 1917 (Saarinen Design)
common1900-1945

Finland 50 Penniä Coat of Arms 1917 (Saarinen Design)

Finland · 1922 · 50 penniä

The stamp features the Finnish heraldic lion, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, within an oval frame. The denomination '50 P' is displayed at the bottom.

This stamp is part of a definitive series issued shortly after Finland gained independence, featuring the national coat of arms designed by Eliel Saarinen. It reflects the newly independent nation's identity and sovereignty.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg272
scott109
michel109

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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