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common1900-1945
Finland 1929 Lion Type Definitive, 10 mk
Finland · 1929 · 10 mk
The stamp prominently displays the Finnish national coat of arms, featuring a crowned lion wielding a sword, enclosed within an oval frame. The denomination '10 mk' is clearly visible at the bottom.
Issued in 1929, this definitive stamp series featuring the national coat of arms symbolized Finland's relatively recent independence and national identity following its separation from Russia in 1917.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
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