Hungary 1871 2 Krajczár Engraved Issue
Hungary · 1871 · 2 Krajczár
This stamp is the first postage stamp issued by Hungary. The design features the denomination '2' within a central oval, surmounted by the Crown of Saint Stephen, the holy crown of Hungary. The background is composed of intricate geometric lathework, a common security feature of the era.
Issued on May 1, 1871, this stamp marks Hungary's postal independence following the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867. It replaced the stamps of the Austrian Empire that were previously used in the territory.
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