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Ottoman Empire 1899 Tughra of Abdül Hamid II, 2 Piastres Revenue

Name: Ottoman Empire 1899 Tughra of Abdül Hamid II, 2 Piastres Revenue
Brand: Ottoman Empire
Availability: InStock

Ottoman Empire · 1899 · 2 piastres

This green revenue stamp features the intricate tughra, or calligraphic monogram, of Ottoman Sultan Abdül Hamid II, with the denomination '2 piastres' clearly visible.

Issued in 1899 by the Ottoman Empire, this stamp was used to collect a proportional fee on financial transactions, specifically for amounts ranging from 2001 to 4000 piasters, highlighting the empire's fiscal practices at the turn of the 20th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

tughra royalty revenue historical-figure

Image: Government of Turkey · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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