very rarepre-1900

Russia 1857 10 Kopecks Imperial Eagle '7 Without Arrows' Variety

Name: Russia 1857 10 Kopecks Imperial Eagle '7 Without Arrows' Variety
Brand: Russia

Russia · 1857 · 10 Kopecks

This stamp features the double-headed imperial eagle of Russia, a symbol of the Russian Empire. It is a specific and highly sought-after variety of Russia's first postage stamp, distinguished by the '7' in the year '1857' lacking its characteristic arrow-like serifs.

Issued in 1857, this 10 kopeck stamp marked the introduction of postage stamps in the Russian Empire, revolutionizing mail delivery and communication across its vast territories.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

imperial-eagle heraldry first-stamp variety

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$8,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$300

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