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Finland 1930 Coat of Arms, Saarinen Design
common1900-1945

Finland 1930 Coat of Arms, Saarinen Design

Finland · 1930 · 10 mk

The stamp features the Finnish Coat of Arms, depicting a crowned lion holding a sword and trampling a saber, surrounded by nine roses. The denomination '10 mk' is at the bottom, with 'SUOMI FINLAND' at the top.

This stamp is part of a definitive series featuring the Finnish Coat of Arms, designed by renowned Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen. Issued shortly after Finland gained independence, such stamps reinforced national identity and sovereignty.

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Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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