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1922 Soviet Union 70 Rubles Definitive Stamp

Name: 1922 Soviet Union 70 Rubles Definitive Stamp
Brand: Soviet Union

Soviet Union · 1922 · 70 Rubles

This 1922 definitive stamp from the Soviet Union features the iconic hammer and sickle emblem, symbolizing the union of workers and peasants, surmounted by a five-pointed star. Sun rays emanate from behind the emblem, representing the dawn of a new era.

Issued during the early years of the Soviet state (RSFSR), this stamp is part of the first definitive series reflecting the new communist ideology and replacing the imperial symbols of the past. It represents the consolidation of Soviet power after the Russian Civil War.

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Typography

Themes

definitive-issue communism hammer-and-sickle soviet-era

Catalog Numbers

sg249

scott214

michel214

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.