uncommonpre-1900

Russia 1858 30 Kopeks Double-Headed Eagle

Name: Russia 1858 30 Kopeks Double-Headed Eagle
Brand: Russia
Availability: InStock

Russia · 1858 · 30 kopeks

The stamp features the imperial double-headed eagle of Russia, crowned, holding an orb and scepter, within an oval frame. The denomination '30 КОП.' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

This stamp is part of Russia's second definitive series, issued shortly after its very first stamp in 1857. It represents the early development and standardization of postal services in the Russian Empire.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

heraldry national-symbols definitive eagle

Image: Scanned and processed by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%D0%A1%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2_%D0%90." title="User:Сдобников А.">Andrei Sdobnikov</a> · 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.