3 Roubles The first Russian Post Stamp
2008 year| Gold (.999) plated silver (.925) | 36.77 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 3 Roubles 3 RUB = USD 0.031 |
| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated silver (.925) |
| Weight | 36.77 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#79973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
In the centre - the matted image of the corner part of a post envelope with three post stamps on it in two lines, one of them, below to the right is made in form of golden inset with two inscriptions above: to the left - "Au 99,9", to the right - "1,55". Two others stamps are drown in half-tint, on one of them, to the left - inscription in half-tint in two lines "Овручъапрдня 1858" (Delivered on day of April 1858); above - inscription in four lines "150-ЛЕТИЕ ПЕРВОЙ РОССИЙСКОЙ ПОЧТОВОЙ МАРКИ" (150-th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST RUSSIAN POST STAMP), below - a penholder with the steel pen.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
150-ЛЕТИЕ
ПЕРВОЙ
РОССИЙСКОЙ
ПОЧТОВОЙ МАРКИ
Translation: ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST RUSSIAN POST STAMP
Designer: Sergey Kozlov
Edge
300 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 09 JAN 2008The first Russian post stamp with denomination 10 Kopeck was issued on the 1st of January 1858 with mintage figure 3 million pcs. It bore the coat of arms of Russia (double headed eagle) and the emblem of the Russian Post (two crossed horns).
Interesting fact
The 3 Roubles (The first Russian Post Stamp) 2008 coin from Russia features an image of a postage stamp on one side, which is a unique design element that sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 СПМД | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Roubles (The first Russian Post Stamp) 2008 coin.
