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Nicholas II 20 Kopecks Definitive (Double Impression, Imperforate)
Russia · 1915 · 20 kopecks
A Russian definitive stamp depicting a profile portrait of Emperor Nicholas II, with the denomination '20 КОП.' (20 Kopecks) and 'ПОЧТОВАЯ МАРКА' (Postage Stamp) in Cyrillic. This specific example is an imperforate variety with a double impression.
Issued during World War I, this stamp features the last Emperor of Russia, Nicholas II, shortly before the Russian Revolution of 1917. Varieties like this double impression imperforate are significant for philatelic study.
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Image: Post of Russia · License: Public domain
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