uncommon1900-1945

Soviet Union 1922 Standard Issue: Hammer and Sickle with Wheat

Name: Soviet Union 1922 Standard Issue: Hammer and Sickle with Wheat
Brand: Soviet Union
Availability: InStock

Soviet Union · 1922 · 17 Rubles

The stamp features the Soviet hammer and sickle emblem, flanked by stalks of wheat, with a five-pointed star at the top and the denomination '17 Rubles' at the bottom.

Issued in 1922, this stamp represents an early standard issue of the newly formed Soviet state, symbolizing the worker-peasant alliance and agricultural prosperity. It reflects the new communist ideology replacing imperial symbols.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

socialism communism symbols agriculture wheat definitive

Image: Почта СССР · 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.