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Hungary 1898 Franz Joseph I 5 Fillér Definitive
commonpre-1900

Hungary 1898 Franz Joseph I 5 Fillér Definitive

Hungary · 1898 · 5 Fillér

The stamp features a right-facing profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary, with 'MAGYAR KIR. POSTA' at the top and '5 FILLÉR' at the bottom. The design is framed by an ornate oval.

Issued during the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, this stamp features its long-reigning emperor, Franz Joseph I. It represents the postal system of the Hungarian part of the dual monarchy at the turn of the 20th century.

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Catalog Numbers

sg154
scott84
michel84

Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span>. Scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Jan.Kamenicek" title="User:Jan.Kamenicek">Jan Kameníček</a>. · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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