common1900-1945

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

Name: Hungary 1916 'Magyar Kir Posta' Charity Stamp for War Invalids
Brand: Hungary
Availability: InStock

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.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

charity surtax world-war-i heraldry crown-of-saint-stephen

Catalog Numbers

sg205

scottB26

michel196

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

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.