uncommonpre-1900

Austrian Levant 1 Piaster with Franz Joseph I Portrait

Name: Austrian Levant 1 Piaster with Franz Joseph I Portrait
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1888 · 1 piaster

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I facing right, within an oval frame. It bears the original inscription 'K.K. ÖSTERR. POST' and an overprint of '1 PIASTER' at the bottom.

This stamp was issued by Austria for use in its post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the historical presence and commercial interests of European powers in the Levant region during the late 19th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state foreign-post-offices overprint

Catalog Numbers

michel17

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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