uncommonpre-1900

Austrian Levant 5 Piaster on 50 Kreuzer

Name: Austrian Levant 5 Piaster on 50 Kreuzer
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1891 · 5 Piaster on 50 Kreuzer

Green stamp featuring a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, overprinted with '5 PIASTER' in black text.

This stamp was issued by Austrian post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire, specifically for use in the Levant region, reflecting Austria's commercial and political interests in the area.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

overprint foreign-post-office levant royalty heads-of-state

Image: Austrian Post Office in Palestine (Levant) · License: Public domain

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.