Austrian Levant 1914 1 Piaster, Emperor Franz Joseph I

Austrian Levant · 1914 · 1 piaster

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I facing right, with 'K. K. ÖSTERR. POST' and 'LEVANT' inscriptions. The denomination '1 PIASTER' is at the bottom.

This stamp was issued by Austria for use in its post offices in the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the Austro-Hungarian Empire's presence and influence in the region. It was released shortly before the outbreak of World War I.