Russia Coat of Arms, No. 1
Russia · 1857 · 10 kopeks
This is the first postage stamp issued by the Russian Empire. The design features the imperial coat of arms, a double-headed eagle, within a decorative oval frame. The denomination of 10 kopeks is indicated in Cyrillic script below the central design.
Issued under Tsar Alexander II, this stamp marked Russia's entry into the global postal system, facilitating standardized mail delivery across the vast empire.
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