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SCOTT NO
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2826 A1433
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DATE OF ISSUE
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1963 Dez 26
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FACE VALUE
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6k
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COUNTRY
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Russia
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DESCRIPTION
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The stamp shows Precious Stones of Ural, Amethyst. The color of the gemstone is due to traces of iron. Deeper colored specimens are cut as gems. Once highly prized, it lost much of its value after great Brazilian deposits were found.
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GEMSTONE
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Amethyst, Precious Stone
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VARIATION
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Used
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