Russia 1857 10 Kopeck Imperforate, First Russian Stamp

Name: Russia 1857 10 Kopeck Imperforate, First Russian Stamp
Brand: Russian Empire

Russian Empire · 1857 · 10 Kopeck

This is the first postage stamp of the Russian Empire, featuring the imperial coat of arms, a double-headed eagle, within a central oval. The design is framed by the Cyrillic inscription for 'Postage Stamp' and the denomination '10 Kop. za lot'. The stamp was printed in brown and blue and issued imperforate.

Issued under Tsar Alexander II, this stamp marked Russia's entry into the global postal system, revolutionizing communication across the vast empire. It was inspired by the British Penny Black and other early European issues.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry first-issue classic-stamps

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$18,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$7,500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2,500

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