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Austrian Levant Post 1 Piaster on 10 Kreuzer, Preveza Overprint

Name: Austrian Levant Post 1 Piaster on 10 Kreuzer, Preveza Overprint
Brand: Austro-Hungarian Empire
Availability: InStock

Austro-Hungarian Empire · 1892 · 1 piaster on 10 kreuzer

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I facing right, within an oval frame. It bears a diagonal black overprint '1 PIASTER' on a 10 kreuzer stamp.

This stamp was issued by the Austro-Hungarian Empire for use in its post offices within the Ottoman Empire, specifically in Preveza. The overprint reflects a currency conversion or rate change for these foreign offices.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portrait royalty heads-of-state overprint foreign-post-office levant

Image: Austro-Hungarian postal authorities · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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