Russia 2 Kopecks Plate Error (Open Yat)
Russia · 1902 · 2 kopecks
The stamp features the Imperial Russian double-headed eagle coat of arms, with the denomination '2 Kopecks' in Cyrillic below. This specific stamp is known for a plate error where the letter Ѣ (yat) appears open in the word ДВѢ (DVE, meaning 'two').
This stamp belongs to the definitive series issued by the Russian Empire in the early 20th century, depicting the traditional imperial emblem. It reflects the final years of the Romanov dynasty before the revolutionary upheavals of 1917.
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Image: Russian government] · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Off-center or visible wear
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