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Finland 1930 Lion Type Definitive
common1900-1945

Finland 1930 Lion Type Definitive

Finland · 1930 ·

This stamp features Finland's national coat-of-arms, depicting a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, with nine roses scattered around it. The design was created by Signe Hammarsten-Jansson, a prominent Finnish graphic artist.

Issued in 1930, this definitive series continued to feature the iconic Finnish lion, a powerful symbol of national identity and sovereignty established after Finland gained independence in 1917.

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Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg293-302
scott171-180
michel171-180

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$4
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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