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Bosnia and Herzegovina Coat of Arms 1879
uncommonpre-1900

Bosnia and Herzegovina Coat of Arms 1879

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1879 · 1 Kreuzer

This is the first postage stamp issued for Bosnia and Herzegovina under Austro-Hungarian administration. The design features the provincial coat of arms, which includes a shield with a crown and an armored arm holding a scimitar, set against a double-headed eagle background. The denomination '1 KREUZER' is displayed at the bottom.

Issued in 1879, this stamp marks the beginning of the postal system in Bosnia and Herzegovina following its occupation by Austria-Hungary after the Congress of Berlin in 1878.

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Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg1
scott1
michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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

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