uncommonpre-1900

First Hungarian Postage Stamp, Coat of Arms

Name: First Hungarian Postage Stamp, Coat of Arms
Brand: Hungary

Hungary · 1871 · 2 Krajczár

This stamp, the first issued by Hungary, features the Hungarian Coat of Arms with the Crown of Saint Stephen. The design is simple and functional, printed in orange on paper with a watermark. It marked Hungary's new postal independence within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Issued in 1871 following the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, this stamp signifies Hungary's re-established sovereignty and its ability to manage its own postal system.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

heraldry coat-of-arms first-issue

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.