Hungary 1871 First Issue, 2 Krajczár Orange, Lithographed

Name: Hungary 1871 First Issue, 2 Krajczár Orange, Lithographed
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 King of Hungary, within an ornate oval frame. The denomination '2' is displayed in circles at the bottom corners, with the currency 'KR' (Krajczár) indicated at the top.

Issued in 1871, this series marked a significant step in Hungary's postal autonomy within the Austro-Hungarian Empire, replacing the dual-use stamps of the preceding years.

Printing Method

Lithography

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

$45,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$18,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$9,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$3,500

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