Russian Levant 70 Kopek on 7 Ruble

Name: Russian Levant 70 Kopek on 7 Ruble
Brand: Russian Offices in the Turkish Empire

Russian Offices in the Turkish Empire · 1909 · 70 Kopek on 7 Ruble

This stamp features a prominent black overprint of '70 Kopek' on a 7 Ruble definitive stamp. The underlying design showcases the Russian Imperial Eagle, a double-headed eagle holding a scepter and orb, set against an ornate, patterned background.

Issued for use by Russian post offices in the Ottoman (Turkish) Empire, this provisional stamp was created due to a shortage of 70 Kopek denominations. The overprint on a high-value stamp makes it a notable and scarce issue from the Russian Levant period.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

overprint coat-of-arms imperial-eagle

Catalog Numbers

scott79

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$18,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$8,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$4,000

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