Bosnia and Herzegovina 5 Kreuzer Red, Perf 9¼

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1900 · 5 Kreuzer

This stamp features the coat of arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a shield with a fess (horizontal band) and stars, surmounted by a crown. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the denomination '5' at the bottom corners and the currency 'KREUZER' inscribed below the central vignette. It is part of the first series of postage due stamps issued under Austro-Hungarian administration.

Issued in 1900, this postage due stamp was used in Bosnia and Herzegovina during its administration by the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The perforation variety (9¼) is significantly scarcer than the more common perf 12½, 10½, and 11½ versions.