uncommonpre-1900

Austrian Italy 15 soldi stamp, Franz Joseph I

Name: Austrian Italy 15 soldi stamp, Franz Joseph I
Brand: Austrian Empire (Lombardy-Venetia)
Availability: InStock

Austrian Empire (Lombardy-Venetia) · 1864 · 15 soldi

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I facing right, encircled by 'K. K. POST' at the top and '15 SOLDI' at the bottom.

Issued for the Austrian territories of Lombardy-Venetia, this stamp reflects the Austrian Empire's postal administration in its Italian possessions. Its use on a cover from an Austrian Post Office in the Ottoman Empire highlights the extensive reach of the Austrian postal service.

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royalty heads-of-state definitive postal-history

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.