Soviet Union 1922 Double-Headed Eagle Overprint

Soviet Union · 1922 · 1 Rouble

The stamp features a double-headed eagle, a traditional symbol of the Russian Empire, with a '1 Rouble' denomination. It bears a black overprint, likely a Soviet symbol, indicating its re-issue under the new regime.

Issued in the early years of the Soviet Union, this stamp is a transitional issue, utilizing existing imperial Russian stock overprinted with Soviet symbols to reflect the new communist government and currency.