uncommonpre-1900

Austro-Hungarian Levant Post Offices 2 Piaster/20 Kreuzer, Preveza

Name: Austro-Hungarian Levant Post Offices 2 Piaster/20 Kreuzer, Preveza
Brand: Austro-Hungarian Empire
Availability: InStock

Austro-Hungarian Empire · 1891 · 2 piaster/20 kreuzer

The stamp features a portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, facing right, within an ornate oval frame. The denomination '2 PIASTER' and '20 KREUZER' is displayed at the bottom, with 'K. K. OESTER. POST' at the top.

This stamp was issued for use by Austrian post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the Austro-Hungarian Empire's economic and political influence in the Levant region during the late 19th century. It facilitated communication and trade for Austrian citizens and businesses abroad.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portrait foreign-post-offices definitive ottoman-empire

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.