common1900-1945

Austria, Emperor Franz Joseph I, 5 Heller

Name: Austria, Emperor Franz Joseph I, 5 Heller
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1908 · 5 Heller

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria facing right, with the denomination '5 HELLER' at the bottom. The top bears the inscription 'K. K. POST'.

Issued during the long reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I, this definitive stamp represents the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the years leading up to World War I. It is a common postal artifact from a pivotal period in European history.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive portrait

Catalog Numbers

sg228

scott128

michel147

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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