Russian Imperial 10 Kopecks with Ukrainian Trident Overprint

Ukraine · 1918 · 10 kopecks

The stamp features the double-headed eagle emblem of Imperial Russia, with the denomination '10 KOP.' at the bottom. It bears a black overprint of the Ukrainian trident (tryzub) in the center.

This stamp represents a pivotal moment in Ukrainian history, marking the assertion of Ukrainian independence from the collapsing Russian Empire after the 1917 revolution. The trident overprint transformed existing Russian stamps into provisional issues for the newly formed Ukrainian People's Republic.