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Russia 1858 10 Kopecks Perforated

Name: Russia 1858 10 Kopecks Perforated
Brand: Russia

Russia · 1858 · 10 kopecks

The stamp features the Imperial Russian double-headed eagle coat of arms, crowned, with a shield on its chest depicting St. George slaying the dragon. The denomination '10 КОП.' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

This is Russia's first perforated postage stamp, issued in 1858, following the imperforate version of the same design. It marked a significant step in the development of postal services in the Russian Empire.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

definitive coat-of-arms heraldry imperial

Catalog Numbers

sg1a

scott1a

michel1a

Image: Post of Russia · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$4,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2,500

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$200

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