George Washington 3-cent definitive stamp
United States · 1981 · 3¢
A red 3-cent definitive stamp featuring a portrait of George Washington, based on the iconic bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon. This design was a redesign of the 2-cent Bicentennial stamp.
Issued as part of the Great Americans series, this stamp honored significant figures in U.S. history and served as a standard postage stamp for everyday mail.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing; From <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:BFolkman" title="User:BFolkman">BFolkman</a> collection · License: CC0
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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