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Alexander Hamilton $5 Black Stamp, 1956
uncommon1945-1980

Alexander Hamilton $5 Black Stamp, 1956

United States · 1956 · $5

This stamp features a dignified portrait of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, rendered in black ink. It is a high-denomination definitive stamp issued as part of a series honoring prominent American figures.

Alexander Hamilton was a key Founding Father of the United States, instrumental in drafting the Constitution and establishing the nation's financial system. This stamp commemorates his enduring legacy.

Catalog Numbers

scott1037

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$20
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

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