uncommon1900-1945

Austro-Hungarian Levant Post, Franz Joseph I

Name: Austro-Hungarian Levant Post, Franz Joseph I
Brand: Austro-Hungarian Empire
Availability: InStock

Austro-Hungarian Empire · 1900 · 20 para / 10 heller

This stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary, facing right, within an oval frame. It is overprinted diagonally with 'LEVANT' and surcharged with dual denominations of 20 para and 10 heller.

Issued for use by Austro-Hungarian post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire, this stamp reflects the extraterritorial postal services maintained by European powers in the region and the dual currency system used for these services.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state empire overprint foreign-post

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.