uncommon1900-1945

Philippine Islands 5 Cents McKinley

Name: Philippine Islands 5 Cents McKinley
Brand: Philippine Islands (U.S. Administration)

Philippine Islands (U.S. Administration) · 1906 · 5 Cents

The stamp features a central vignette of a portrait of William McKinley, framed by an ornate oval design. 'PHILIPPINE ISLANDS' is at the top, 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' below it, and '5 CENTS' at the bottom.

This stamp was issued during the period of U.S. administration of the Philippine Islands, following the Spanish-American War. It features William McKinley, who was U.S. President when the Philippines were acquired by the United States.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state portrait definitive colonial

Catalog Numbers

scott229

Image: US Bureau of Printing and Engraving · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.