commonpre-1900

Franz Joseph I Revenue Stamp, 1878

Name: Franz Joseph I Revenue Stamp, 1878
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1878 · 1 Kreuzer

This revenue stamp features a right-facing profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I, set within an ornate oval frame. The inscription 'K.K. STEMPELMARKE' (Imperial-Royal Revenue Stamp) is prominently displayed above the portrait, with the denomination '1 KREUZER' below.

Emperor Franz Joseph I ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 to 1916. Revenue stamps like this one were essential for taxing legal documents and commercial transactions, contributing significantly to the empire's financial administration.

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emperor royalty portrait revenue-stamp austria-hungary

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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