common1900-1945

RSFSR Worker with Hammer and Sickle, 250 Rubles

Name: RSFSR Worker with Hammer and Sickle, 250 Rubles
Brand: Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic

Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic · 1921 · 250 rubles

This stamp from the early Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic features a stylized depiction of a worker holding a hammer and sickle, symbols of the communist movement. A five-pointed star is visible above, with the denomination and 'RSFSR' text surrounding the central motif.

Issued during the tumultuous period following the Russian Revolution and Civil War, this stamp reflects the new Soviet state's ideological focus on the proletariat and its struggle, amidst hyperinflation and economic upheaval.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

worker hammer-and-sickle communism soviet-union revolution propaganda

Catalog Numbers

sg280

scott204

michel199

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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