commonpre-1900

Austria 1863 5 Kreuzer Coat of Arms

Name: Austria 1863 5 Kreuzer Coat of Arms
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1863 · 5 Kreuzer

This stamp features the Austrian Imperial Coat of Arms, a double-headed eagle with a crown, sword, and orb, symbolizing the power of the Habsburg monarchy. The denomination of 5 Kreuzer is displayed in an oval at the bottom, and the stamp is typically found in a rose or carmine color.

Issued during the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I, this definitive stamp was part of a series used for regular postage within the Austrian Empire before the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry eagle

Catalog Numbers

scott18

michel18

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

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.