uncommon1900-1945

Austrian Post in the Levant, 5 Piaster on 1 Krone

Name: Austrian Post in the Levant, 5 Piaster on 1 Krone
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1900 · 5 Piaster on 1 krone

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I facing right, with an overprint of '5 Piaster' at the bottom. The original denomination '1 Kr.' is visible beneath the overprint.

These stamps were issued by the Austrian Post for use in its post offices located within the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the presence and influence of European powers in the Levant during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The overprint indicates a change in currency or postal rates for the region.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive overprint levant

Catalog Numbers

michel36

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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.