Stamp: Coat of Arms 1891 - Ring Type Issue - Type I (Finland 1891)
Coat of Arms 1891 - Ring Type Issue - Type I (Finland 1891)
01 May (Finland ) within release Coat of Arms 1891 - Ring Type Issue goes into circulation Stamp Coat of Arms 1891 - Ring Type Issue - Type I face value 50 Russian kopek
| Stamp Coat of Arms 1891 - Ring Type Issue - Type I in catalogues | |
|---|---|
| Michel: | Mi: FI 44 |
| Stamp Number: | Sn: FI 55 |
| Yvert et Tellier: | Yt: FI 45 |
| Stanley Gibbons: | Sg: FI 142 |
| AFA number: | AFA: FI 44 |
| Facit: | Fac: FI 44 |
| LaPe Finland: | LaP: FI 44I |
Stamp is square format.
Stamp design: F. Kepler. Printed by The Russian State Printing Works, St. Petersburg. Type I: background (burelage) between stamps divided. Type II: background (burelage) between stamps undivided. 2-Headed Russian Eagle. The ring-type stamps were regarded as stamps of the Russian Empire, and the rings implied that they were intended for use in the Grand Duchy of Finland. Russian stamps (without rings) were also used for postage in Finland. For these Russian versions check catalog of Russia, series "8th Definitive Issue of Russian Empire". Print run includes both variants.Also in the issue Coat of Arms 1891 - Ring Type Issue:
- Stamp - Coat of Arms 1891 - Ring Type Issue - Type I face value 50;
- Stamp - Coat of Arms 1891 - Ring Type Issue - Type II face value 20;
Stamp Coat of Arms 1891 - Ring Type Issue - Type I it reflects the thematic directions:
A coat of arms is an heraldic visual design on an escutcheon (i.e. shield), surcoat, or tabard. The coat of arms on an escutcheon forms the central element of the full heraldic achievement which in its whole consists of shield, supporters, crest, and motto. A coat of arms is traditionally unique to an individual person, family (except in the United Kingdom), state, organisation or corporation.
