Austria post stamps in Turkey year 1883 – 2 soldi MNH

Austria post stamps in Turkey year 1883 – 2 soldi MNH

Austrian Post Offices in the Ottoman Empire (often called Austrian Levant), which used specific stamps denominated in the Venetian currency of Soldi (sld) instead of the Austrian Kreutzer or Heller.

The 2 Soldi stamp from 1883 is part of the “Eagle” or “Coat of Arms” issue and has some important varieties that affect its value.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the 1883 2 Soldi stamp:

🇦🇹 Overview of the 1883 2 Soldi Stamp

• Period: Austrian Post Offices in the Ottoman Empire (Austrian Levant).
• Year of Issue: 1883.
• Design: The Austrian Imperial Eagle with the value on a central shield.
• Inscription: “Imper. reg. – posta austr.”
• Denomination: 2 Soldi (2 Sld.)
• Color: Typically yellow-brown and black (or similar shade).
• Perforation: Commonly Perf. 9½ or Perf. 12 x 12½.