uncommonpre-1900

Austria 1850 6 Kreuzer Brown, First Issue

Name: Austria 1850 6 Kreuzer Brown, First Issue
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1850 · 6 Kreuzer

This stamp features the Austrian coat of arms, the double-headed eagle, enclosed within a rectangular frame. The denomination '6' is shown in circles in the lower corners, with 'KREUZER' printed at the bottom. This brown stamp is part of Austria's first series of adhesive postage stamps.

Issued on June 1, 1850, this was one of the first postage stamps in the world, introduced as part of the postal reforms within the Austrian Empire. It standardized postage rates and facilitated mail delivery across the vast territory.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms first-issue classic-philately

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.