Lithuania 1919 First Vilnius Issue, Coat of Arms (Vytis)

Name: Lithuania 1919 First Vilnius Issue, Coat of Arms (Vytis)
Brand: Lithuania

Lithuania · 1919 · 10 Skatikų

This stamp features the Vytis (the White Knight), Lithuania's national coat of arms, which depicts a knight on horseback wielding a sword and shield. The design is simple, with the denomination '10' at the top corners and 'LIETUVOS PAŠTA' (Lithuanian Post) inscribed below. This was part of the first definitive series issued in Vilnius after Lithuania declared its independence.

Issued in early 1919, this stamp represents Lithuania's struggle for statehood following World War I and the collapse of the Russian Empire. These early issues were printed under difficult conditions and symbolize the nation's re-emerging sovereignty.

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Typography

Themes

heraldry coat-of-arms vytis horses

Catalog Numbers

scott15

michel15

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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