The first stamps of Hungary were issued in 1871. The Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 had established the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary and restored certain sovereignties to the Kingdom of Hungary, including authority over the post.
The stamp series of 1871 and 1871-1872 featured a portrait of Franz Joseph I but did not identify the issuing postal authority. Subsequent Hungarian stamps are either inscribed Magyar Posta (Hungarian Post) or Magyar Kir Posta (Hungarian Royal Post).
Currency:
Lithographed. Unwatermarked. Perforated 9½
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 2 krajczar | orange - type 1 | $265.00 | $90.00 |
| 3 krajczar | green - type 1 | $865.00 | $550.00 |
| 5 krajczar | light red (rose) - type 1 | $360.00 | $20.50 |
| 10 krajczar | blue - type 1 | $840.00 | $110.00 |
| 15 krajczar | light brown - type 1 | $890.00 | $150.00 |
| 25 krajczar | violet - type 1 | $890.00 | $150.00 |
Engraved. Unwatermarked. Perforated 9½
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 2 krajczar | orange - type 2 | $45.00 | $9.00 |
| 3 krajczar | green - type 2 | $100.00 | $24.00 |
| 5 krajczar | light red (rose) - type 2 | $60.00 | $2.10 |
| 10 krajczar | deep blue - type 2 | $240.00 | $12.00 |
| 15 krajczar | brown - type 2 | $270.00 | $18.00 |
| 25 krajczar | reddish violet - type 2 | $170.00 | $48.00 |
Engraved. Unwatermarked. Perforated 12½ to 13½
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 2 krajczar | violet - type 3 | $30.00 | $1.80 |
| 3 krajczar | green - type 3 | $30.00 | $1.80 |
| 5 krajczar | light red (rose) - type 3 | $15.00 | $0.30 |
| 10 krajczar | blue - type 3 | $60.00 | $1.20 |
| 20 krajczar | grey black - type 3 | $420.00 | $9.50 |
Engraved. Unwatermarked. Perforated 11½
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 2 krajczar | violet - type 3 | $65.00 | $6.00 |
| 3 krajczar | green - type 3 | $48.00 | $7.00 |
| 5 krajczar | light red (rose) - type 3 | $42.00 | $0.85 |
| 10 krajczar | blue - type 3 | $85.00 | $3.50 |
| 20 krajczar | grey black - type 3 | $950.00 | $48.00 |
Engraved. Watermarked kr in Oval. Perforated 11½ and 12x11½
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 2 krajczar | violet - type 3 | $2.10 | $0.30 |
| 3 krajczar | green - type 3 | $2.10 | $0.30 |
| 5 krajczar | light red (rose) - type 3 | $12.00 | $0.30 |
| 10 krajczar | blue - type 3 | $6.00 | $0.40 |
| 20 krajczar | gray black - type 3 | $10.00 | $0.85 |
Engraved. Watermarked kr in Oval. Perforated 12½ to 13½ and Compound
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 2 krajczar | violet - type 3 | $100.00 | $4.80 |
| 3 krajczar | green - type 3 | $75.00 | $1.50 |
| 5 krajczar | light red (rose) - type 3 | $75.00 | $1.50 |
| 10 krajczar | blue - type 3 | $50.00 | $2.10 |
| 20 krajczar | gray black - type 3 | $720.00 | $10.00 |
Typograph. Watermarked kr in Oval. Perforated 11½ and 12x11½
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 1 krajczar | black - type 4 | $0.65 | $0.25 |
| 2 krajczar | violet - type 4 | $0.95 | $0.25 |
| 3 krajczar | green - type 4 | $1.20 | $0.30 |
| 5 krajczar | light red (rose) - type 4 | $1.30 | $0.30 |
| 8 krajczar | orange - type 4 | $4.80 | $0.50 |
| 10 krajczar | blue - type 4 | $3.80 | $0.50 |
| 12 krajczar | brown - type 4 | $9.00 | $0.55 |
| 15 krajczar | red - type 4 | $7.50 | $0.40 |
| 20 krajczar | grey - type 4 | $7.50 | $1.00 |
| 24 krajczar | brown violet - type 4 | $20.00 | $0.85 |
| 30 krajczar | green - type 4 | $24.00 | $0.50 |
| 50 krajczar | red - type 4 | $38.00 | $0.85 |
| 1 forint | grey blue (value in red) - type 4 | $150.00 | $1.50 |
| 3 forint | brown violet (value in red) - type 4 | $13.00 | $5.00 |
It is particularly difficult to distinguish between the 1898 and 1899 series. The type 2 and type 3 watermarks (Crown in Oval and Crown in Circle respectively) are spread sideways across six individual stamps. Therefore any single stamp will only show a portion of the complete watermark. On some specimens it may not be possible to observe with certainty the subtle differences between the two types. The crown in circle type also has a Roman numeral IV that appears four times in an entire sheet, therefore any portion of a Roman numeral indicates the 1899 series.
Note that the two series can also be distinguished by paper. Stamps from 1898 were printed on medium, white paper. Stamp from 1899 were printed on thinner, yellowish paper.
Typograph. Watermarked Crown in Oval. Perforated 12x11½
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 1 krajczar | black - type 4 | $0.95 | $0.35 |
| 2 krajczar | violet - type 4 | $3.90 | $0.35 |
| 3 krajczar | green - type 4 | $3.25 | $0.35 |
| 5 krajczar | light red (rose) - type 4 | $3.20 | $0.35 |
| 8 krajczar | orange - type 4 | $12.00 | $2.50 |
| 10 krajczar | blue - type 4 | $3.25 | $0.35 |
| 12 krajczar | brown - type 4 | $58.00 | $7.50 |
| 15 krajczar | red - type 4 | $3.25 | $0.35 |
| 20 krajczar | grey - type 4 | $4.50 | $1.50 |
| 24 krajczar | brown violet - type 4 | $5.50 | $2.75 |
| 30 krajczar | green - type 4 | $4.50 | $2.25 |
| 50 krajczar | red - type 4 | $14.00 | $11.00 |
Typograph. Watermarked Crown in Oval. Perforated 11½
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 1 krajczar | black - type 4 | $36.00 | $2.50 |
| 2 krajczar | violet - type 4 | $110.00 | $11.00 |
| 3 krajczar | green - type 4 | $90.00 | $8.00 |
| 5 krajczar | light red (rose) - type 4 | $90.00 | $4.00 |
| 8 krajczar | orange - type 4 | $12.00 | $7.25 |
| 10 krajczar | blue - type 4 | $230.00 | $30.00 |
| 12 krajczar | brown - type 4 | $230.00 | $35.00 |
| 15 krajczar | red - type 4 | $145.00 | $18.00 |
| 20 krajczar | grey - type 4 | $890.00 | $30.00 |
| 24 krajczar | brown violet - type 4 | $240.00 | $90.00 |
| 30 krajczar | green - type 4 | $550.00 | $18.00 |
| 50 krajczar | red - type 4 | $325.00 | $90.00 |
Typograph. Watermarked Crown in Circle. Perforated 12x11½
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 1 krajczar | black - type 4 | $10.00 | $1.75 |
| 2 krajczar | violet - type 4 | $5.00 | $1.00 |
| 3 krajczar | green - type 4 | $5.75 | $1.50 |
| 5 krajczar | light red (rose) - type 4 | $6.50 | $0.65 |
| 8 krajczar | orange - type 4 | $35.00 | $17.50 |
| 10 krajczar | blue - type 4 | $50.00 | $2.35 |
| 12 krajczar | brown - type 4 | $40.00 | $20.00 |
| 15 krajczar | red - type 4 | $165.00 | $2.35 |
| 20 krajczar | gray - type 4 | $3.35 | $3.50 |
| 24 krajczar | brown violet - type 4 | $880.00 | $30.00 |
| 30 krajczar | green - type 4 | $3.35 | $2.75 |
| 50 krajczar | red - type 4 | $10.00 | $25.00 |
Typograph. Watermarked Crown in Circle. Perforated 11½
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 1 krajczar | black - type 4 | $36.00 | $10.00 |
| 2 krajczar | violet - type 4 | $135.00 | $18.00 |
| 3 krajczar | green - type 4 | $135.00 | $27.00 |
| 5 krajczar | light red (rose) - type 4 | $65.00 | $10.00 |
| 8 krajczar | orange - type 4 | $52.00 | $9.00 |
| 10 krajczar | blue - type 4 | $300.00 | $55.00 |
| 12 krajczar | brown - type 4 | $500.00 | $200.00 |
| 15 krajczar | red - type 4 | $300.00 | $135.00 |
| 20 krajczar | gray - type 4 | $1,000.00 | $210.00 |
| 24 krajczar | brown violet - type 4 | $1,350.00 | $400.00 |
| 30 krajczar | green - type 4 | $500.00 | $100.00 |
| 50 krajczar | red - type 4 | $325.00 | $275.00 |
These prices for Hungarian stamps are provided as a service to readers of The Stamp Collector website. They are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in philatelic publications, and public auction results. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. The value of an individual stamp is dependent on its centering and condition. The prices listed here are for well centered, undamaged stamps. A particularly nice example might sell for more than the amount listed, while a poor copy might be worth less.
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