Russia Coat of Arms, 1 kopek

Russia · 1858 · 1 kopek

This stamp features the imperial coat of arms of Russia, a double-headed eagle, a symbol of the Russian Empire. The design is simple, with the denomination '1 коп' (1 kopek) at the bottom and Cyrillic text indicating its postal purpose. It was issued as part of Russia's second definitive series.

Issued under Tsar Alexander II, this stamp represents the early development of the postal system within the vast Russian Empire, facilitating communication and administration across its territories.