very rarepre-1900

Austrian Blue Mercury Newspaper Stamp

Name: Austrian Blue Mercury Newspaper Stamp
Brand: Austrian Empire
Availability: InStock

Austrian Empire · 1851 · 10 Kreuzer

A blue stamp featuring a winged head of Mercury in profile, with 'K. K. POST-STEMPEL' at the top and 'ZEHN KREUZER' at the bottom. It bears a circular postmark.

Issued in 1851 by the Austrian Empire, this stamp was part of the iconic 'Mercury Head' series, specifically designed for newspaper postage. It represents an early and significant issue in philately.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

mythology newspaper-stamp classic

Catalog Numbers

sgN1

scottP1

michelZ1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,680

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,408

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,560

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,780

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$712

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