Finland 1 Markka, Grand Duchy period
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
1864-1917
Issuing entity
Grand Duchy and Republic of FinlandSilver markka struck for the autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland under Russian rule, carrying the Russian imperial eagle.
Historical context
Finland kept a separate currency inside the Russian Empire, which continued after independence in 1917.
Design
- Obverse
- Russian imperial eagle
- Reverse
- Denomination in Finnish
Identification
- Attribution
- The Finnish-language denomination distinguishes these from Russian issues
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Weight, fineness and year list to be transcribed from a verified catalogue
- Mintmaster initials to be tabulated
- Catalogue numbers require transcription