Stamps Austria year 1896 2g Emperor Franz Josef

Stamps Austria year 1896 2g Emperor Franz Josef

Austria issued a series of stamps featuring Emperor Franz Josef I throughout his reign, which lasted from 1848 to 1916. The year 1896 saw the issuance of a definitive stamp depicting the Emperor specifically designed for the 2 groschen (2g) postal rate.exclamation

The 2g stamp issued in 1896 features a detailed profile portrait of Emperor Franz Josef I facing right, wearing a military uniform and a laurel wreath.expand_more The stamp itself is rectangular with a colored background that can vary depending on the specific printing.exclamation Some common background colors include:

• Yellow ochreexclamation
• Lilac
• Green

The stamp also features inscriptions in German denoting the country of origin (“Österreich”) and the postal value (“2 Groschen”).exclamation

The value of an 1896 Austria 2g Emperor Franz Josef stamp can vary depending on several factors, including:

• Specific color of the background
• Condition of the stamp (mint never hinged versus used)
• Presence of a cancellation mark

A general range for a used stamp in good condition can be from a few dollars to tens of dollars, while mint never hinged examples can fetch higher prices, especially for rarer color variations.