Finnish Lion Definitive Stamp
Finland · 1927 · 1 mk
The stamp features the Finnish national coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion holding a sword, within an oval frame, with the denomination '1 mk' at the bottom.
Issued a decade after Finland gained independence, this definitive stamp series reinforced national identity through the prominent display of the Finnish coat of arms. It served the everyday postal needs of the young nation.
Printing Method
Typography
Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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