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Austria 10 Heller Mercury Newspaper Stamp

Name: Austria 10 Heller Mercury Newspaper Stamp
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1908 · 10 Heller

This definitive newspaper stamp features a striking Art Nouveau design of the head of Mercury, the Roman messenger god. Designed by Koloman Moser, it is considered a classic of early 20th-century stamp art. The denomination is 10 Heller, and it was intended for paying postage on newspapers.

Issued by the Austrian Empire, this stamp is part of a series that reflects the artistic influence of the Vienna Secession movement, a key part of the Art Nouveau style.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

mythology mercury allegory newspaper-stamp

Catalog Numbers

sgN15

scottP15

michelP15

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.