common1900-1945

Finland 1940 Coat of Arms Surcharge

Name: Finland 1940 Coat of Arms Surcharge
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1940 · 1.75 Markka on 1.25 Markka

This Finnish stamp from 1940 features the national coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion holding a sword, with a surcharge of 1.75 Markka on the original 1.25 Markka denomination. The design was created by Signe Hammarsten-Jansson.

Issued during World War II, this surcharge likely reflects increased postal rates due to wartime economic pressures and Finland's involvement in the Winter War and Continuation War.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms surcharge wartime

Catalog Numbers

sg307

scott259

michel259

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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