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uncommonpre-1900
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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Catalog Numbers
sg1
scott1
michel1
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$800Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$550Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$350Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$150Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$50Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
