Austria stamp year 1880 5 Kr OT KRAJCZAR revenue – fiscal

Austria Revenues 1880–1900:

• Inscription: Many Austrian revenues of that period bear bilingual denominations — “Kreuzer” (German) and “Krajczár” (Hungarian), since Austria-Hungary was a dual monarchy.
• 5 Kr / 5 Krajczár: Indicates 5 Kreuzer, with the Hungarian equivalent shown as Krajczár.
• Use: These were revenue/fiscal stamps, not valid for postage. They were used on documents, receipts, and official papers to indicate payment of taxes or fees.
• Design:
  • Typically shows the double-headed imperial eagle (symbol of the Austro-Hungarian Empire).
  • Inscribed with the value and often with “Stempelmarke” (revenue stamp) or similar wording.
• Period: Issued mainly between 1870s and early 1900s, with reprints and variations in paper, perforations, and colors.

Collecting Notes:

• These are part of Austrian Fiscal / Revenue Stamp catalogs (e.g., Forbin catalog, Barefoot revenue catalogs), not standard postage catalogs like Scott or Michel.
• Values depend on:
  • Condition (clean, no heavy cancels or damage).
  • Usage (on document can be interesting).
  • Color/shade and perforation type.
• Generally common fiscals, but some rarer varieties or surcharges can be more valuable.