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1 Markka Finland 1928 Stampexhibition Helsinki Overprint
uncommon1900-1945

1 Markka Finland 1928 Stampexhibition Helsinki Overprint

Finland · 1928 · 1 mk

A 1 Markka Finnish stamp from 1928 featuring the national coat of arms, a crowned lion holding a sword, within an oval frame. It bears an overprint in Finnish and Swedish for the Helsinki Stamp Exhibition.

Issued in 1928, this stamp commemorates a philatelic exhibition in Helsinki, reflecting Finland's growing national identity and cultural activities in the decade following its independence.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

michel132

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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