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Russia 1875 8 kopeks Double-headed Eagle
uncommonpre-1900

Russia 1875 8 kopeks Double-headed Eagle

Russia · 1875 · 8 kopeks

The stamp features the double-headed eagle, the imperial coat of arms of Russia, with the denomination '8 КОП.' (8 kopeks) below. The design is framed by an ornate border.

This stamp was issued during the reign of Emperor Alexander II, part of a definitive series for the Russian Empire. It represents the postal system of Russia in the late 19th century, a period of significant reforms.

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