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Austro-Hungarian Levant Post 5 Piaster / 50 Kreuzer

Name: Austro-Hungarian Levant Post 5 Piaster / 50 Kreuzer
Brand: Austro-Hungarian Empire
Availability: InStock

Austro-Hungarian Empire · 1891 · 5 Piaster / 50 Kreuzer

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I facing right, encircled by text 'K.K. POST' and 'LEVANT'. Denominations '5 Piaster' and '50 Kreuzer' are displayed.

Issued for the Austro-Hungarian post offices operating in the Ottoman Empire, this stamp reflects the dual currency system and the empire's postal presence in the Levant region.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive postal-service

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.