TurulBélyeg: base de conocimiento

The 2 filler denomination of the Turul series may appear ordinary at first glance, but in the world of philately it offers one of the richest areas of research. Anyone who begins to systematise them quickly realises that this denomination is in fact a mini-universe of its own.

Why Is It Special from a Collector's Perspective?

1. Printing Diversity

The Turul series was produced over many years, across multiple printing periods. For the 2 filler, this means:

• a whole range of colour shades exists, from light yellow to deep ochre,
• paper quality and thickness also varied continuously,
• among the perforations there are also rarer, more sought-after variants.

2. Watermark Positions and Rarer Combinations

The crown watermark appears in several different positions. Although the watermark's position is often only visible under strong light or with a watermark detector, rarer watermark positions can command significant collector value.

3. Plate Flaws and Printing Deviations

The Turul issue is famous for its small plate flaws, of which the 2 filler has an abundance:

• missing or broken lines in the design,
• shifted frames and ink errors in the inscriptions,
• accidental dots and speckles on the stamp image.

4. Postmarks and Postal History

Since the stamp was in circulation for a long time, there are many different town cancels. Among collectors, clean, sharp impressions from rarer post offices represent a separate category of interest.

The Role of the 2 Filler in Everyday Postal Traffic

The stamp was mainly used for postcard rates and printed matter, and was therefore consumed in enormous quantities. The Royal Hungarian Post printed over 140 million copies of it in the first year alone.

The large print run does not diminish its value; quite the contrary: due to the wide variety of variants, it is one of the most exciting „entry-level” stamps from which even an entire thematic collection can be built.

What Makes a Good 2 Filler Collection?

• Colour shades: Systematising them alone can yield dozens of items.
• Watermark positions: Documenting all possible orientations.
• Plate flaws: Results of microscopic or magnified examination.
• Postal uses: Collecting postcards, newspaper items, and rare postmarks.

For those who enjoy delving into details, the 2 filler Turul is a true goldmine.