uncommon1900-1945

Ukrainian Trident Overprint on Imperial Russian 10 Kopecks Stamp

Name: Ukrainian Trident Overprint on Imperial Russian 10 Kopecks Stamp
Brand: Ukraine
Availability: InStock

Ukraine · 1918 · 10 Kopecks

The stamp features a profile portrait of Tsar Nicholas II facing left, with '10 КОП.' below. It is overprinted with a black Ukrainian trident (Tryzub) in the center.

Issued during the tumultuous period of Ukrainian independence following the collapse of the Russian Empire, this stamp symbolizes the newly declared Ukrainian People's Republic's sovereignty by overprinting existing Russian postal stock.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state national-emblem independence provisional overprint

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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