Finland Coat of Arms Lion
Finland · 1949 · 1 mk
The stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, a lion rampant holding a sword, with nine roses scattered around it, set against a patterned background. The denomination '1 mk' is in the lower left.
Issued in 1949, this stamp reflects Finland's post-World War II period of reconstruction and assertion of national identity. The coat of arms symbolizes the nation's sovereignty and resilience.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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