common1900-1945

Abraham Lincoln 3-cent 1923 Issue

Name: Abraham Lincoln 3-cent 1923 Issue
Brand: United States

United States · 1923 · 3¢

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Abraham Lincoln within an oval frame. The denomination '3 CENTS 3' is displayed at the bottom, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top.

This stamp is part of the 1922-1926 definitive series, featuring prominent American historical figures. It honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. President, known for leading the country through the Civil War and abolishing slavery.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state portrait definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott554

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a>; Designed by Clair Aubrey Houston · 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

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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