rarepre-1900

3¢ Locomotive

Name: 3¢ Locomotive
Brand: United States

United States · 1870 · 3¢

Generally used on one-ounce letters mailed within the U.S., this stamp is the most common of the 1869 series. It is also the most popular stamp in the series. Locomotives, vehicles that run on rails and are self-propelled by any of several forms of energy for the purpose of moving railroad cars, wer

This stamp was issued in 1870. Generally used on one-ounce letters mailed within the U.S., this stamp is the most common of the 1869 series. It is also the most popular stamp in the

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

military

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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.