7 Rubles Philately Appraisal

Russian Empire Postage Stamp, 7 Rubles, Romanov Dynasty (1913-1917 period)

This is a vintage postage stamp from the Russian Empire, identifiable by its design and inscriptions. The stamp features a central oval motif in a light peach or salmon color, containing an embossed or watermarked image of the double-headed imperial eagle, a prominent symbol of the Russian Empire and the Romanov dynasty. Around this central oval, a dark green border with intricate scrollwork and decorative elements frames the main image. The denomination '7 РУБЛЕЙ' (7 Rubles) is visible at the bottom, and 'ПОЧТОВАЯ МАРКА' (Postage Stamp) is vertically inscribed along the right and left sides. The top left and bottom right corners feature ornate, stylized 'C' or 'G' shapes intertwined with other decorative elements, while the top right and bottom left corners have similar, though slightly different, decorative patterns. The stamp is rectangular with perforated edges, indicating it was designed to be torn from a sheet. The colors appear to be a dark green for the frame and text, and a pale orange or peach for the central oval background. The condition appears to be relatively good for its age, with all perforations intact and no visible major tears or creases, although some minor discoloration or age-related toning might be present on the paper. The clarity of the double-headed eagle suggests good printing quality. This stamp likely dates from the period of the Romanov dynasty, specifically post-1913, when 7-ruble denominations were issued as part of the tercentenary series.