rarepre-1900

1¢ Benjamin Franklin

Name: 1¢ Benjamin Franklin
Brand: United States

United States · 1870 · 1¢

The portrait for this stamp is taken from a bust by Houdon. This series, whilst popular with the philatelic press at the time, was highly unpopular with the public and as a result were only in print for one year. Like the series before them, the stamps were embossed with a grill which decreased the

This stamp was issued in 1870. The portrait for this stamp is taken from a bust by Houdon. This series, whilst popular with the philatelic press at the time, was highly unpopular wi

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,325

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,395

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$775

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$387

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$155

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