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1945 Finland Oskari Friman Wrestling Commemorative
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1945 Finland Oskari Friman Wrestling Commemorative

Finland · 1945 · 20 mk

The stamp features a portrait of Finnish Olympic wrestler Oskari Friman in a dynamic pose, with 'SUOMI FINLAND' and '20 mk' inscribed.

Issued in 1945, this stamp commemorates Oskari Friman (1893-1933), a two-time Olympic gold medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling, honoring a national sports hero in post-war Finland.

Printing Method

Photogravure

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.