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Finland 1985 Saints Sergei and Herman Icon
common1980-2010

Finland 1985 Saints Sergei and Herman Icon

Finland · 1985 · 2.00 mk

This stamp features an icon of Saints Sergei and Herman, founders of the Valamo Monastery. The design is attributed to Pentti Rahikainen, depicting the revered religious figures in a traditional style.

Saints Sergei and Herman are significant figures in Finnish Orthodox Christianity, having founded the original Valamo Monastery in Lake Ladoga, which later relocated to New Valamo in Finland after World War II.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg1006
scott771
michel1006

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
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.