uncommon1900-1945

Taras Shevchenko Semi-Postal Stamp, Ukrainian SSR

Name: Taras Shevchenko Semi-Postal Stamp, Ukrainian SSR
Brand: Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic

Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic · 1923 · 10000 Rubles

The stamp depicts a self-portrait of Taras Shevchenko, a renowned Ukrainian poet and artist, with the denomination '10000 Rubles' at the bottom.

Issued during the early years of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, this semi-postal stamp likely raised funds for a specific social or political cause amidst the economic challenges and hyperinflation following the Russian Civil War.

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portrait art historical-figure semi-postal

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