Finland 1 Markka, Grand Duchy period

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

1864-1917

Silver 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
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