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Emperor Franz Joseph I 5 Heller Definitive Stamp

Name: Emperor Franz Joseph I 5 Heller Definitive Stamp
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1899 · 5 heller

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I facing right, with the denomination '5 HELLER' below and 'K. K. POST' (Imperial and Royal Post) above.

This stamp is part of the definitive series issued during the long reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I, who ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 to 1916. It represents the postal system of the multi-ethnic empire at the turn of the 20th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portrait definitive

Image: Verlag R. Pawliska, Buchhandl, Friedek · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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