Franz Joseph I Revenue Stamp, 1878
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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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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