Russian Empire 1883 7k Inverted Center Error
Russian Empire · 1883 · 7 kopecks
The stamp features the double-headed imperial eagle of Russia in the center, surrounded by an ornate frame with the denomination '7 КОП.' at the bottom. The central eagle is famously inverted relative to the frame, indicating a printing error.
This stamp is part of the 1883 definitive series of the Russian Empire, issued under Emperor Alexander III. The inverted center error makes it one of the most famous and valuable philatelic rarities from Russia, highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
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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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