uncommon1900-1945

Finland 1931 Coat of Arms Overprint

Name: Finland 1931 Coat of Arms Overprint
Brand: Finland
Availability: InStock

Finland · 1931 · 1.25mk on 50p

A definitive stamp from Finland featuring the national coat of arms, a crowned lion holding a sword, with an overprint changing the denomination from 50 penni to 1.25 markka.

This overprint issue likely reflects a change in postal rates or currency adjustments in Finland during the early 1930s, a period of economic fluctuation following the Great Depression.

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coat-of-arms heraldry definitive overprint

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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