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Wenden 2 Kopeks Local Post Stamp of 1875
Russia · 1875 · 2 kopeks
The stamp features the coat of arms of Wenden, depicting a shield with a sword and a key, surmounted by a crown. The denomination '2 KOP.' is at the bottom, and 'WENDEN' is at the top.
This stamp was issued by the local post of Wenden Uyezd (now Cēsis, Latvia) within the Russian Empire. Local post issues were common in various regions of the Russian Empire to supplement the imperial postal service.
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