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Finland 1937 Coat of Arms Surcharge
uncommon1900-1945

Finland 1937 Coat of Arms Surcharge

Finland · 1937 · 2 mk

The stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion rampant holding a sword and standing on a saber, surrounded by nine roses. It is a surcharge stamp, with '2 mk' overprinted on the original '1½ mk' denomination.

Issued in 1937, this stamp reflects Finland's post-independence era, using a national symbol. The surcharge likely indicates an adjustment in postal rates or a temporary measure to meet demand for a specific denomination.

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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.