Finland 1929 Coat of Arms Definitive
Finland · 1929 · 2 Mk
The stamp features the 1917 Finnish Coat of Arms, depicting a crowned lion holding a sword, designed by Eliel Saarinen, specifically Type II with a 'white' lion. The provided image shows the reverse of the stamp, revealing a Posthorn watermark.
Issued a decade after Finland gained independence, this definitive stamp featuring the 1917 Coat of Arms symbolizes the nation's newly established sovereignty and national identity. It reflects the post-independence era of the young republic.
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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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