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common1945-1980
California Gold Rush Centennial
United States · 1948 · 3¢
The stamp depicts Sutter's Mill, commemorating the centennial of the California Gold Rush.
Issued in 1948, this stamp marks 100 years since the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, which ignited the California Gold Rush and a significant period of American expansion.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
