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Austria 12kr Coat of Arms Unissued Stamp, 1850

Name: Austria 12kr Coat of Arms Unissued Stamp, 1850
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1850 · 12 Kreuzer

This unissued 12 Kreuzer stamp from 1850 features a blue design depicting the double-headed eagle coat of arms of the Austrian Empire. It was created but never officially released for postal use.

Considered one of Austria's greatest philatelic rarities, only six examples of this 12kr stamp are known to exist, all bearing cancels, making it an exceptionally sought-after treasure.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry unissued-stamp rarity

Catalog Numbers

sgU1

scottU1

michelU1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30,000

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