Soviet Union First Standard Issue, 60 Kopecks
Soviet Union · 1923 · 60 коп.
This stamp features the first Coat of Arms of the Soviet Union, depicting a hammer and sickle over a globe, surrounded by wheat sheaves and a rising sun, with the motto 'Proletarians of all countries, unite!' in six languages. The denomination '60 коп.' is prominently displayed at the bottom.
Issued in 1923, this stamp is part of the Soviet Union's first definitive series, marking the new communist state's establishment and its distinct national identity. It replaced the stamps of the Russian SFSR, symbolizing the consolidation of the new federal structure.
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Image: Почта СССР · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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