Czechoslovakia 1919 – 50 heller “Lion Breaking Ch”

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number8090
Estimate8.00 - 15.00 USD
AuctionCoin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29
DateAugust 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction houseFeatherznest
LocationGrapevine, Arkansas

Czechoslovakia 1919 – 50 heller “Lion Breaking Chains” (Legionnaire Issue)IdentificationCountry: Czechoslovakia (Pošta Ceskoslovenská)Issue: 1919 Legionnaire / Independence Anniversary issue (Legionárské známky)Denomination: 50 hellerDesign: Bohemian lion breaking free from chains, with the date 28.X.1918 (Czechoslovak independence day) in the upper right. Signed by the artist J. Obrovský at lower left.Purpose: Semi-postal / charity issue sold with a premium to benefit orphans of Czechoslovak Legionnaires. Valid for only a short period (issued 27 October 1919).Printing: Typography (letterpress), usually on slightly tinted paper.Scott Catalog number: B3(The full Legion set is Scott B1–B6; the 50h is B3.)ConditionAppears mint, never hinged (clean gum side not shown but front looks fresh and unused with no hinge marks visible).Approximate Value (Mint Never Hinged, August 2026)ConditionTypical ValueMint hinged$3 – $6Mint never hinged$6 – $12Very fine / superb NH$12 – $20Realistic value for a sound mint never hinged example: $8 – $15

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