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US 50c Amphitheater Stamp, 1922
uncommon1900-1945

US 50c Amphitheater Stamp, 1922

United States · 1922 · 50¢

The stamp depicts a classical amphitheater, likely the Colosseum, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '50 CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued as part of the 1922-25 definitive series, this stamp served the postal needs of the era, particularly for higher value mail, and continued the tradition of depicting historical architecture on US postage.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott579

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$125
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$75
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$35
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$15
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$7

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