commonpre-1900

Andrew Jackson 2-cent 1873 Issue

Name: Andrew Jackson 2-cent 1873 Issue
Brand: United States

United States · 1873 · 2¢

The stamp features a portrait of Andrew Jackson, facing left, within an ornate oval frame. The denomination '2 CENTS' is at the bottom, and 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top.

This stamp is part of the 1873 Bank Note Issue, printed by the Continental Bank Note Company. It depicts Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. President, as a common definitive stamp for everyday postal use.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state presidents portrait definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott157

Image: US Post Office · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$25

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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