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  • 1 Markka 1928-1940, KM# 30, Finland, Republic
  • 1 Markka 1928-1940, KM# 30, Finland, Republic
Description

Coins dated 1928, 1929 and 1930 are known to be restruck on 1921-1924 (KM# 27) coins.

Obverse

Rampant lion in the coat of arms of Finland divides year of issue. Initial of the Mint of Finland's director (S, Isak Gustaf Sundell, 1912–1947) is below sword handle.

The coat of arms of Finland is a crowned lion on a red field, the right foreleg replaced with an armoured hand brandishing a sword, trampling on a sabre with the hindpaws. The coat of arms was originally created around the year 1580.

19 33
S

Reverse

Denomination in two lines flanked by spruce branches.

1
MARKKA

Edge

1 Markka

KM# 30 Schön# 23
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 4 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Mint of Finland

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