Russian Provisional Government 15 Kopeck Postage Stamp, 1917 (Definitive Issue)
Classic philatelic design featuring a portrait of the former Emperor Nicholas II within an oval frame, flanked by ornate scrollwork and numerical denominations. The top banner reads 'ПОЧТА' (POST). The year '1917' is vertically printed on the left side of the portrait. The stamp is perforated.
Description
Please note: The provided image is a postage stamp, not a banknote (assignat) as requested in the prompt. This is a 15 Kopeck postage stamp issued by the Russian Provisional Government in 1917. It features a portrait of Emperor Nicholas II, a design carried over from earlier Imperial Russian issues. The year '1917' is visible vertically on the left side of the portrait. This stamp belongs to the definitive series issued after the February Revolution, utilizing existing printing plates with updated dates, reflecting the turbulent period of transition in Russia. It is typically printed in a brown color and is perforated. This specific stamp is identifiable as Scott #127 or Michel #114 depending on the catalog, part of the Kerensky issue. It is a significant item for collectors of Russian philately, representing the brief Provisional Government period before the October Revolution.