Hungary 1871 2 Krajczár Orange, Franz Joseph I

Name: Hungary 1871 2 Krajczár Orange, Franz Joseph I
Brand: Hungary

Hungary · 1871 · 2 Krajczár

This is the first postage stamp issued by Hungary as an independent postal administration following the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867. The stamp features a lithographed portrait of Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, in a simple oval frame. The denomination '2' is shown in the top corners, with the currency 'KR' (Krajczár) at the bottom.

Issued in 1871, this stamp marks a significant moment in Hungarian national identity, establishing its own postal system separate from Austria, a direct result of the greater autonomy gained through the 1867 Compromise.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits classic-stamps

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$650

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$300

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$100

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