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Russia 1st Issue 10 Kopecks
Russia · 1857 · 10 kopecks
A brown imperforate stamp featuring the Russian imperial double-headed eagle with a post horn and crossed axes, denominated '10 коп.'.
This is Russia's first postage stamp, issued in 1857, marking the beginning of a standardized postal service in the Russian Empire.
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Catalog Numbers
sg1
scott1
michel1
Image: Post of Russia · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$5,000Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$3,000Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$1,500Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$500Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$100Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
