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uncommonpre-1900
Austrian Levant 5 Piaster on 50 Kreuzer
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.
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Image: Austrian Post Office in Palestine (Levant) · License: Public domain
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