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uncommon1900-1945
Soviet Union 1923 5,000,000 Rubles Surcharge
Soviet Union · 1923 · 5,000,000 rubles
A red definitive stamp featuring the Soviet hammer and sickle emblem with a star, surcharged with a new denomination of 5,000,000 rubles.
Issued during a period of severe hyperinflation in the early Soviet Union, this stamp reflects the economic instability and the frequent revaluation of currency following the Russian Civil War.
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Catalog Numbers
sg293
scott263
michel248
Image: Почта СССР · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
