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Bosnia and Herzegovina Coat of Arms, Austro-Hungarian Administration
commonpre-1900

Bosnia and Herzegovina Coat of Arms, Austro-Hungarian Administration

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1879 · 1 Kreuzer

This stamp features the coat of arms of Bosnia, a shield with a crown and an armored arm holding a scimitar, set against a double-headed eagle background. It was the first stamp issued for Bosnia and Herzegovina under Austro-Hungarian administration. The denomination is shown in numerals in the lower corners.

Issued following the 1878 Congress of Berlin, which gave Austria-Hungary the right to occupy and administer Bosnia and Herzegovina, this stamp marks the beginning of Austro-Hungarian postal services in the region.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg1
scott1
michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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

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