uncommonpre-1900

Hungary 1871 First Issue, Franz Joseph I

Name: Hungary 1871 First Issue, Franz Joseph I
Brand: Hungary

Hungary · 1871 · 2 Krajczár

This stamp features a right-facing profile portrait of Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary. The design is enclosed within an ornate oval frame, with the denomination '2' in numerals at the top corners and the currency 'KR' at the bottom corners. This was the first postage stamp issued by Hungary as a separate postal entity following the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867.

Issued in 1871, this stamp marks Hungary's postal independence within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It replaced the stamps of the Austrian Empire that were previously used in the Kingdom of Hungary.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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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.