uncommonpre-1900

Austrian Levant 2 Piaster, Rodi Cancel 1895

Name: Austrian Levant 2 Piaster, Rodi Cancel 1895
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1891 · 2 piaster

This stamp is an Austrian Levant issue from 1891, denominated 2 piaster. It features a clear postmark from Rodi (modern Rhodes) dated 1895, indicating its use in the Austrian post offices within the Ottoman Empire.

Austrian post offices operated in the Ottoman Empire from 1748 to 1914, issuing special stamps for use in these territories, known as Levant issues. Rodi, then under Ottoman rule, was one such location with an Austrian postal presence.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

levant ottoman-empire postmark history rhodes

Catalog Numbers

sg22

scott22

michel22

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$20

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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