Austria 1854 1 Kreuzer Black Franz Joseph I Revenue Stamp

Name: Austria 1854 1 Kreuzer Black Franz Joseph I Revenue Stamp
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1854 · 1 Kreuzer

This early Austrian revenue stamp features a central portrait of the young Emperor Franz Joseph I, facing left, within an ornate oval frame. The design is dominated by the Austrian double-headed eagle coat of arms at the top and includes intricate scrollwork. The denomination '1 KREUZER' is clearly indicated at the bottom.

Issued in 1854, this was the first general issue of revenue stamps for the Austrian Empire, used to pay taxes on various legal and commercial documents. This series marked a standardization of fiscal duties across the empire during the early reign of Franz Joseph I.

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revenue monarchy royalty emperor-franz-joseph-i coat-of-arms

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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