common1900-1945

1-cent George Washington Definitive

Name: 1-cent George Washington Definitive
Brand: United States

United States · 1922 · 1¢

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, set within an oval frame. It is a standard definitive issue from the early 20th century.

This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, a long-running definitive series in the United States. It served as the common postage rate for letters during its period of use.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state portraits definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott543

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.25

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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