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commonpre-1900
Benjamin Franklin 1¢ Blue
United States · 1898 · 1¢
A blue definitive stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin within an oval frame, part of the 1898 series.
Issued as part of the 1898 definitive series, this 1-cent stamp honored Benjamin Franklin, a prominent American statesman and Founding Father, and was widely used for postcards and printed matter.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: U.S. Post Office · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$15Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$8Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$3Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$1Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.25Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
