uncommon1900-1945

Vyborg Castle and Coat of Arms of Karelia

Name: Vyborg Castle and Coat of Arms of Karelia
Brand: Finland
Availability: InStock

Finland · 1941 · 2 mk

The stamp features a depiction of Vyborg Castle with the Coat of Arms of Karelia in the upper right corner, framed by the denomination and country name.

Issued in 1941 during the Continuation War, this stamp likely asserted Finnish sovereignty and national identity over Vyborg (Viipuri) and the Karelian region, which was heavily contested with the Soviet Union.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

architecture heraldry castle historical-places wartime

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.