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Bosnia and Herzegovina 1879 Coat of Arms
uncommonpre-1900

Bosnia and Herzegovina 1879 Coat of Arms

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1879 · 1/2 Kreuzer

This stamp features the double-headed eagle of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which administered Bosnia and Herzegovina at the time. The design is typographed on granite paper and is imperforate, typical of the first issues for the region under Austrian administration. It is the lowest denomination of the first definitive series.

Issued following the 1878 Congress of Berlin, which placed the Ottoman provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina under the administration of Austria-Hungary. This stamp represents the beginning of Austro-Hungarian postal services in the territory.

Printing Method

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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