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Austria for Ottoman Empire, 1 piaster overprint on 10 kreuzer
uncommonpre-1900

Austria for Ottoman Empire, 1 piaster overprint on 10 kreuzer

Austria (for use in Ottoman Empire) · 1890 · 1 piaster

The stamp features the imperial double-headed eagle of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with 'K. K. POST' and 'ZEHN KREUZER'. It bears a diagonal overprint of '1 PIASTER'.

This stamp was issued by Austria for use in its post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the historical presence and influence of European powers in the region. The overprint changed the currency to piaster for local transactions.

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