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uncommonpre-1900
Russian Empire 8 Kopecks Double-Headed Eagle
Russian Empire · 1876 · 8 KOP.
The stamp features the Imperial Russian double-headed eagle with a shield on its chest, surrounded by an oval frame and Cyrillic text indicating the country and denomination.
Issued during the reign of Emperor Alexander II, this definitive stamp was part of a series featuring the national emblem, widely used for domestic and international mail.
Printing Method
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Catalog Numbers
sg31
scott31
michel31
Image: Post of Russia · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$50Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$30Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$20Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$10Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$5Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
