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Russia 1879 7 Kopecks Definitive with Broken Inner Frame Plate Error
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Russia 1879 7 Kopecks Definitive with Broken Inner Frame Plate Error

Russia · 1879 · 7 Kopecks

This stamp features the double-headed eagle, the imperial coat of arms of Russia. It is notable for a specific plate error: a broken inner frame located directly beneath the Roman numeral 'VII' (indicating the 7 kopecks denomination).

Issued during the reign of Emperor Alexander II, this stamp is part of a series of definitive issues that served the vast postal network of the Russian Empire, symbolizing its authority and reach.

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Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$200
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$150
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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