Russia 1925 Gold Standard Definitives, 15 kopeks Peasant

Name: Russia 1925 Gold Standard Definitives, 15 kopeks Peasant
Brand: Russia

Russia · 1925 · 15 копеек (kopeks)

This definitive stamp, part of the 'Gold Standard' series, depicts a peasant in traditional attire. The design, by Ivan Shadr, was intended to represent the agricultural backbone of the Soviet state. The series was notable for being printed on both watermarked and unwatermarked paper.

Issued during the New Economic Policy (NEP) era, the Gold Standard series aimed to stabilize the currency and project an image of economic recovery and strength for the young Soviet Union.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

people peasants agriculture definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott300

michel289 I

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.