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Hungary 1876 50 Kr. Document Revenue Stamp
uncommonpre-1900

Hungary 1876 50 Kr. Document Revenue Stamp

Hungary · 1876 · 50 Kr.

The stamp features the text 'MAGYAR KIR. OKMÁNYBÉLYEG' (Hungarian Royal Document Stamp) at the top and '50 KR.' at the bottom, framed by a decorative border. A small crown is depicted at the very top center.

This revenue stamp from the Austro-Hungarian Empire was used in the Hungarian part to levy taxes on legal documents, contracts, and other official papers, contributing to state revenue during that period.

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Image: Government of Hungary · License: Public domain

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