common1945-1980

Finland Coat of Arms Lion Definitive

Name: Finland Coat of Arms Lion Definitive
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1948 ·

This stamp features the heraldic lion from Finland's national coat of arms, depicted standing on a saber and wielding a sword. The design was created by Signe Hammarsten-Jansson.

Issued shortly after World War II, this definitive stamp featuring a strong national symbol would have reinforced Finnish identity and sovereignty during a period of geopolitical uncertainty.

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Themes

national-symbol coat-of-arms lion heraldry

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.3

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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