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Russia 1889 10 kopecks Imperial Eagle with Plate Error
uncommonpre-1900

Russia 1889 10 kopecks Imperial Eagle with Plate Error

Russia · 1889 · 10 kopecks

A 10 kopecks stamp from Russia, 1889, featuring the Imperial Russian double-headed eagle. This specific stamp exhibits a plate error with a broken inner frame next to the 'KOP' inscription.

Issued during the reign of Emperor Alexander III, this stamp is part of a definitive series that served the postal needs of the vast Russian Empire in the late 19th century. The plate error makes it a notable philatelic variety.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

scott42

Image: Russian government · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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