Soviet Union 1922 Overprint with Hammer and Sickle
Soviet Union · 1922 · 5000 rubles
A green definitive stamp featuring a central design of a wheat stalk, overprinted in black with '5000 РУБ.' and the iconic hammer and sickle emblem.
Issued during a period of severe hyperinflation in early Soviet Russia, this stamp features a significant overprint to reflect a drastically increased postal rate. The prominent hammer and sickle emblem signifies the newly established communist state.
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Image: Почта СССР · License: Public domain
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