uncommonpre-1900

Hungary 1871 2 Krajczár Orange, First Issue

Name: Hungary 1871 2 Krajczár Orange, First Issue
Brand: Hungary

Hungary · 1871 · 2 Krajczár

This stamp is part of Hungary's first independent postage stamp issue following the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867. The design features a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I, who was also the King of Hungary, framed within an ornate oval. The denomination '2' is displayed prominently at the bottom, with the currency 'KR' (Krajczár) indicated in the corners.

Issued in 1871, this stamp marks a significant moment in Hungarian postal history, representing the nation's newly established administrative autonomy within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty portraits heads-of-state classic-stamps

Catalog Numbers

scott2

michel2

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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

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