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National Capital Sesquicentennial - Statue of Freedom

Name: National Capital Sesquicentennial - Statue of Freedom
Brand: United States

United States · 1950 · 3 cents

This stamp depicts the Statue of Freedom, which majestically crowns the dome of the U.S. Capitol Building. It was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Washington D.C. serving as the nation's capital.

Issued in 1950, this stamp celebrates the sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) of Washington D.C. being designated as the capital of the United States, honoring its historical significance and iconic landmarks.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

washington-d.c.architecture history statue freedom sesquicentennial capitol-building

Catalog Numbers

scott989

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.35

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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