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Hungary 1916 'Magyar Kir Posta' Charity Stamp for War Invalids

Hungary · 1916 · 10 filler + 2 filler

This stamp features the Holy Crown of Hungary, also known as the Crown of Saint Stephen, a significant national symbol. The inscription 'MAGYAR KIR. POSTA' translates to 'Hungarian Royal Post'. It was issued as a semi-postal or charity stamp, with a surtax of 2 filler designated to aid war invalids.

Issued during World War I, this stamp was part of a fundraising effort by the Kingdom of Hungary to support soldiers who had been wounded or disabled in the conflict.

Catalog Numbers

sg205
scottB26
michel196

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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