commonpre-1900

Austria 2 Kreuzer Emperor Franz Joseph I

Name: Austria 2 Kreuzer Emperor Franz Joseph I
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1890 · 2 Kreuzer

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I facing right, within an oval frame. The denomination '2 Kr.' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

This stamp is part of 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 monarch on everyday postage.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portrait definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg100

scott51

michel68

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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