Finland (Coins)

Area: 130,160 square miles                                               Population: 4,900,000

Finland was made a duchy in 1284 and then a principality in 1581. Part of the Swedish kingdom until 1809. Later it became an autonomous principality within the Russian Union of States. On December 6, 1917 the country declared its independence and on July 17, 1919 was granted a Republican constitution.

Monetary System

100 Pennia = 1 Markka

1874-S Finland 1 Markka (Ag) - VF

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Silver issue

Obverse crowned double-headed eagle, with lion breast plate. Rev. denomination & date within wreath. Natural white silver with hint of gold at rim edge. Borderline EF detail makes this a sharp VF example for any collection. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

FINCN1M874

$7.50

1893 Finland 1 Penni (Cu) - XF

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Obverse Monogram Alexander III. Rev. denomination. Glossy brown copper issue in extra fine with just light wear and minimal marks. Very hard to find this nice. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

FINLCN1P893

$6.00

1950 (H) Finland 1 Markka (E) - UNC

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Obverse Rampart lion with sword and date. Rev. denomination. Iron issue is hard to find in this nice uncirculated condition. Sharp detail, nice soft luster. (View image for more detail.)

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Price

FINLCN1M950

$7.00

1964 Finland 10 Pennia (Al-Br) - UNC

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Obverse arms (lion), date. Rev. value, tree. Nice even gold color which has a bit more luster on the reverse. Below average marks and nice solid uncirculated features. (View image for more detail.)

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Price

FINCN10P964

$2.00

1965 (S) Finland 1 Markka (Ag) - Choice BU

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Silver issue

Obverse Crowned lion with sword and date. Rev. value in front of stylized trees. This issue contains 6.4000 g., .350 SILVER, .0720 ASW. Gorgeous bright white satin luster, tons of eye appeal. Below average marks and strong strike on this uncirculated example. (View image for more detail.)

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Price

FINCN1M965

$6.50

1967 Finland 1 Penni (Cu) - Choice UNC

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Obverse Ornamental pattern, date and origin. Rev. value two clasped hands, a subject from the national saga “The Kalevala”. Pretty full luster with minimal marks. Sharp little uncirculated copper for any collection. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

FINLCN1P967

$1.25

1970 (S) Finland 1 Markka (Cu-Ni) - VF

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Obverse Arms (lion), date & origin. Rev. value in front of stylized trees. Honest wear keeps this one very fine, but coin enjoys a pleasant steel gray appearance and nice eye appeal for the grade. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

FINCN1M970

$0.85

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