Soviet Russia 1922 Overprint on 1 Ruble Stamp
Soviet Union · 1922 · 5000 rubles
The stamp features an overprint of '5000 руб.' in black on an earlier Russian Empire stamp depicting a peasant harvesting grain. The original stamp's denomination of '1 руб.' is visible beneath the overprint.
The overprint reflects the hyperinflation experienced in Soviet Russia during the early 1920s, necessitating revaluation of existing stamp stock. This issue was part of the early Soviet definitive series, adapting pre-revolutionary designs.
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Image: Почта СССР · License: Public domain
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