Lithuanian Coat of Arms (Vytis) Postage Stamp

Name: Lithuanian Coat of Arms (Vytis) Postage Stamp
Brand: Lithuania

Lithuania · 1990 · 10 kapeikų

This stamp features the Vytis (the White Knight), the historical coat of arms of Lithuania. The design shows a charging knight on horseback, holding a sword and shield, a powerful symbol of the nation's long struggle for freedom and sovereignty. It was issued as part of a definitive series during a pivotal time for the country.

Issued in 1990, this stamp marks the period when Lithuania declared its independence from the Soviet Union, becoming the first Soviet republic to do so. The reintroduction of the Vytis on postage was a significant act of reclaiming national identity.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry knights horses national-symbols

Catalog Numbers

sg531

scott431

michel443

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

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.