common1900-1945

United States 1912 Washington-Franklin Issue, 15c Benjamin Franklin

Name: United States 1912 Washington-Franklin Issue, 15c Benjamin Franklin
Brand: United States

United States · 1912 · 15 cents

This United States postage stamp from the 1912 Washington-Franklin series features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Printed in a gray color, it has a face value of 15 cents and was part of a definitive series.

The Washington-Franklin series was a long-running definitive stamp series in the United States, issued from 1908 to 1922, known for its numerous varieties in perforation, watermarks, and printing methods. Benjamin Franklin was a key figure in the American Revolution and a Founding Father.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

historical-figures founding-fathers portraits

Catalog Numbers

scott400

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1.5

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