First Definitive Issue - Worker with Hammer and Sickle
Soviet Union · 1924 · 20 коп.
The stamp depicts a worker holding a hammer and sickle, symbols of the Soviet Union, against a plain background. The country name 'СССР' and the denomination '20 коп.' are prominently displayed.
This stamp is part of the first definitive issue of the Soviet Union, released shortly after its formation. It reflects the new communist ideology and the glorification of the working class.
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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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