Finnish Occupation of Aunus, 20 penni
Finland · 1919 · 20 penni
A Finnish definitive stamp featuring the lion rampant coat of arms, overprinted in black with 'AUNUS' and '20 P' for use in the occupied territory.
Issued during the Finnish intervention in the Russian Civil War, these stamps were used in the short-lived Finnish-occupied Aunus (Olonets) region of Karelia, reflecting a period of territorial disputes and nationalistic aspirations.
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Image: Finnish occupation administration in Karelia (Aunus); scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Stan_Shebs" title="User:Stan Shebs">User:Stan Shebs</a> · 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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