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Russia 1902 7 Rubles Tsar Nicholas II 'Open O' Plate Error
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Russia 1902 7 Rubles Tsar Nicholas II 'Open O' Plate Error

Russia · 1902 · 7 Rubles

A definitive stamp from Imperial Russia featuring a portrait of Tsar Nicholas II, issued in 1902. It is a known plate error variety, specifically described as the 'open O' error.

This stamp is part of the definitive series issued under Tsar Nicholas II, reflecting the Russian Empire before the 1917 revolution. Plate errors like this are significant to philatelists.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

scott58
michel48yI

Image: Russian government · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,325
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,395
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$775
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$387
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$155

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