Western Ukraine, Lviv Issue, 50 Hryven

Name: Western Ukraine, Lviv Issue, 50 Hryven
Brand: Ukraine

Ukraine · 1918 · 50 Hryven

This stamp features the coat of arms of the city of Lviv, a crowned lion rampant, within an ornate circular frame. The denomination '50' is displayed in each corner, and the Cyrillic text indicates its origin as a postage stamp for Western Ukraine.

Issued in Lviv during the short-lived West Ukrainian People's Republic (1918-1919), these stamps represent a brief period of Ukrainian independence following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after World War I.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

heraldry coat-of-arms lions

Catalog Numbers

scott127

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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