common1900-1945

Iwo Jima Flag Raising Commemorative

Name: Iwo Jima Flag Raising Commemorative
Brand: United States

United States · 1945 · 3¢

The stamp features the iconic photograph of six U.S. Marines raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' and '3¢' at the top.

Issued to commemorate the Battle of Iwo Jima, a pivotal and costly engagement during World War II, this stamp symbolizes American perseverance and victory in the Pacific theater.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

world-war-ii military history flags commemorative

Catalog Numbers

scott929

Image: US Post Office · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.3

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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