common1900-1945

Finland 1929 10 Markka Coat of Arms by Eliel Saarinen

Name: Finland 1929 10 Markka Coat of Arms by Eliel Saarinen
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1929 · 10 Markka

This 1929 Finnish stamp features the national Coat of Arms, depicting a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, surrounded by nine roses. The design was created by the renowned architect Eliel Saarinen.

Issued shortly after Finland gained independence, this stamp series prominently displays a key national symbol. Notably, it includes a watermark of a swastika, a traditional Finnish symbol of good fortune used before its later infamous association.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms national-symbol lion architecture historical-symbol

Catalog Numbers

sg307

scott178

michel178

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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