Austria 1850 6 Kreuzer, Brown, Coat of Arms

Name: Austria 1850 6 Kreuzer, Brown, Coat of Arms
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1850 · 6 Kreuzer

This stamp features the Austrian coat of arms, the double-headed eagle, a symbol of the Habsburg monarchy. It is part of Austria's first issue of postage stamps, printed on handmade paper and notable for its intricate design and lack of perforations (imperforate). The denomination is 6 Kreuzer, and the color is a distinctive brown.

Issued in 1850, this was one of the first postage stamps in the world, following Great Britain's Penny Black by only a decade. It represents the establishment of a modern postal system within the Austrian Empire during the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry classic-stamps

Catalog Numbers

sg3

scott3

michel3

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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