Soviet Union 1922 Harvest Overprint

Soviet Union · 1922 · 5000 Rubles

The stamp features a peasant man with a scythe, symbolizing agriculture and labor, with a prominent '5000 Rubles' overprint in the center. The original '15 kopecks' denomination is visible at the bottom.

Issued during the early years of the Soviet Union (RSFSR), this stamp reflects the post-revolutionary period of hyperinflation, necessitating high-value overprints on existing definitive issues. It also highlights the importance of agriculture in the new Soviet state.