Description: This is an authentic postal definitive issue from the Russian Empire, representing a premium denomination from the classic late 19th-century and early 20th-century emblem series. The central focus is a white embossed representation of the Imperial Double-Headed Eagle, complete with a floating sovereign crown positioned overhead, nestled inside a vibrant orange-red oval medallion. Encircling this oval is a dark brown horseshoe banner displaying arched Cyrillic typography that reads "ПОЧТОВАЯ МАРКА" (Postage Stamp). Rather than the simpler frames used on lower values, this high-value design features an elaborate royal ermine mantle canopy that drapes elegantly along the flanks, topped by a grand imperial crown. A banner sweeps gracefully across the base, identifying the full written text value as "СЕМЬДЕСЯТ КОП." (Seventy Kopecks), while matching numeric "70" medallions anchor all four outer corners of the rectangular design frame.
Circa: 1883-1908
Condition: Unused - Hinged
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