uncommon1900-1945

1905 Austria-Hungary 2 Piaster Overprint for Levant

Name: 1905 Austria-Hungary 2 Piaster Overprint for Levant
Brand: Austria-Hungary
Availability: InStock

Austria-Hungary · 1905 · 2 Piaster

The stamp depicts a right-facing portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I, with 'K.K. ÖSTERR. POST' at the top. It features a '2 PIASTER' overprint at the bottom, covering the original denomination.

This stamp is an Austrian issue overprinted for use in the Austrian post offices located within the Ottoman Empire (Levant), reflecting Austria-Hungary's postal presence and influence in the region during the early 20th century.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

definitive royalty heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

michel50

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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.