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uncommon1900-1945
Austria Levant 1 Franc Overprint
Austria · 1903 · 1 Franc
The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, with a prominent '1 FRANC' overprint diagonally across the design.
Issued in 1903, this stamp was an Austrian postal overprint for use in its post offices within the Ottoman Empire. This reflected the use of French currency in international trade in the Levant region at the time.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
michel5
Image: Josef Hess · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
