uncommonpre-1900

Austria 1850 6 Kreuzer, Coat of Arms, First Issue

Name: Austria 1850 6 Kreuzer, Coat of Arms, First Issue
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1850 · 6 Kreuzer

This stamp features the Austrian coat of arms, the double-headed eagle, enclosed within a shield. The denomination '6 KREUZER' is prominently displayed at the bottom. This was one of the first stamps issued by the Austrian Empire, printed on handmade paper without perforations.

Issued in 1850, this stamp was part of the first series of adhesive postage stamps for the Austrian Empire, marking its entry into the new postal system pioneered by Great Britain a decade earlier.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry first-issue

Catalog Numbers

sg3

scott3

michel3

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$150

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$80

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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