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uncommon1900-1945
Austria 10 Centimes Overprint on 10 Heller (Levant)
Austria · 1903 · 10 centimes
The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria. It has an original denomination of 10 Heller, overprinted with '10 CENTIMES'.
This stamp was issued by Austria for use in its post offices within the Ottoman Empire (Levant), reflecting the use of French currency in international trade in the region during that period.
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Image: Josef Hess · License: Public domain
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