Czechoslovakia 1919 500 on 1000 Korun Inverted Overprint

Name: Czechoslovakia 1919 500 on 1000 Korun Inverted Overprint
Brand: Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakia · 1919 · 500 Korun on 1000 Korun

This stamp is a provisional issue created by overprinting an existing Austrian 1000 Korun stamp. The original design features the Austrian coat of arms with two doves. The overprint, reading "POŠTA ČESKOSLOVENSKÁ 1919" and a new value of 500 Korun, is inverted, creating a famous error.

Issued shortly after the formation of Czechoslovakia in 1918, this stamp reflects the urgent need for new postage. Overprinting readily available Austrian stamps was a common practice during this transitional period before new national designs were ready.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

overprint error heraldry coat-of-arms doves

Catalog Numbers

scott19a

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$9,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$6,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2,500

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