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commonpre-1900
Benjamin Franklin 1861 Issue - 1 cent
United States · 1861 · 1¢
A blue stamp featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing left, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the first definitive series issued by the United States during the American Civil War, replacing the 1857-1860 issues.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott63
Image: US Post Office; National Bank Note Company · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$35Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$15Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$5Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$2Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
