uncommon1900-1945

2-cent Panama-Pacific Exposition (Pedro Miguel Locks)

Name: 2-cent Panama-Pacific Exposition (Pedro Miguel Locks)
Brand: United States

United States · 1913 · 2¢

The stamp features a detailed depiction of the Pedro Miguel Locks, a key component of the Panama Canal, with ships passing through. Text includes 'U.S. POSTAGE', '2 CENTS', and 'PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION 1915'.

Issued to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal and the Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco in 1915. This series celebrated a monumental engineering achievement and a significant event in American history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

panama-canal exposition architecture transport commemorative

Image: Bureau of Printing and Engraving · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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