1905 Austria-Hungary 2 Piaster Overprint for Levant

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.