commonpre-1900

Franz Joseph I 5 Heller Definitive Stamp

Name: Franz Joseph I 5 Heller Definitive Stamp
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1899 · 5 Heller

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary, facing right, within an oval frame. The denomination '5 HELLER' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

This stamp belongs to a definitive series issued during the long reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I, who ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 to 1916. It reflects the common practice of featuring the reigning monarch on postal issues of the era.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg173

scott95

michel95

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.35

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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