very rarepre-1900

Russian Empire 5 Kopecks Inverted Center Error

Name: Russian Empire 5 Kopecks Inverted Center Error
Brand: Russian Empire
Availability: InStock

Russian Empire · 1883 · 5 kop.

A blue Russian Empire stamp featuring the imperial double-headed eagle, with the central design inverted relative to the frame, indicating a significant printing error.

This stamp belongs to the definitive issues of the Russian Empire, symbolizing imperial authority. The inverted center error makes it a highly prized philatelic rarity.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heraldry error imperial-eagle

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,680

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,408

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,560

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,780

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$712

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