1922 Russia RSFSR 7500r on 250r Violet Scott #201a Mint Hinged Cat Value R3000

Offered here is a scarce and highly collectible 1922 Russia (RSFSR) 7500 rubles on 250 rubles violet definitive stamp, featuring a horizontal black surcharge. This is an original early Soviet-era issue and a key transitional piece from the inflation period following the Russian Civil War.

• Country: Russia (RSFSR)

• Year: 1922

• Original face value: 250 rubles

• Surcharge: 7500 rubles (horizontal black overprint)

• Color: Violet

• Catalogue Reference:

  • Scott #201a

  • Michel #176z

• Overprint Measurement: Approx. 23 - 23.5 mm (genuine format)

• Condition: Mint, Lightly Hinged

• Authenticity: Overprint matches genuine characteristics correct size, type, and placement.

• Catalogue Value (Scott 2023): $175 USD (MNH)

Historical Note:
This stamp was issued during a time of hyperinflation and political transition. The RSFSR (Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic) was the predecessor of the USSR, and these provisional overprints are historically significant and increasingly sought after by collectors. 

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