Russian Empire 10 Kopecks with Inverted Center Error
Russia · 1857 · 10 Kopecks
This stamp features the double-headed eagle of the Russian Empire, crowned and holding an orb and scepter, within an oval frame. This specific example exhibits a dramatic and highly sought-after printing error where the central eagle design is inverted relative to the surrounding frame and inscription.
Issued in 1857, this was the first postage stamp of the Russian Empire. The inverted center error is one of the most famous and valuable philatelic rarities in the world, representing a significant moment in early Russian postal history.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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